NDA jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Network Designer / Architect (NDA)
Device independent network architecture, compliant schematics, technology evaluation, and migration planning.
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Architecting the Backbone of Intelligence Operations
At GS Consulting, we do not build networks that only look good on a whiteboard. We engineer infrastructure that survives real operational pressure. We help mission teams execute secure cyber operations by designing highly available, compliant, and scalable network ecosystems.
As a Network Designer / Architect with GS Consulting, you will help guide the future of Agency core infrastructure. You will translate complex customer requirements into generic device independent network architectures. From conceptual design to detailed compliant schematics, you will help define how data moves securely across global networks.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our NDAs help define the topology of federal networks. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Collaborate with customers to describe and document generic device independent network architectures that satisfy mission goals and requirements.
- Create detailed network designs that are architecturally compliant, incorporate Agency standard networking components, and follow government security regulations.
- Balance complex design constraints to meet strict cost, scalability, and performance requirements.
- Evaluate emerging network technologies and equipment to determine if they can be integrated into Agency standard solutions.
- Develop migration strategies to transition existing customers to new architectures and technologies with minimal operational impact.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful Network Designers and Architects at GS Consulting must bring authoritative practical experience across the following technical domains:
- Computer and information systems design and development
- Network administration and systems engineering
- Information security, cyber security, and network security
- Vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and information assurance
Preferred Degree Fields and Military Training
Degrees must be from an accredited institution in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, or a related field.
We highly value 18 or more semester hours of formal military coursework or training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics such as JCAC, UCT, NWBC, 1NWT, and Cyber Defense Operations.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four NDA levels. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must fall within the technical domains listed above.
Level 1
- 18 semester hours of military coursework such as JCAC or UCT plus 4 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 2
- 18 semester hours of military coursework plus 7 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 3 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 0 years of experience
Level 3
- 18 semester hours of military coursework plus 10 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 10 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 8 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 4 years of experience
Level 4
- 18 semester hours of military coursework plus 13 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 13 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 11 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 9 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 7 years of experience
Ready to design the backbone?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level, relevant military cyber training, and the specific NDA level you are targeting based on your architecture experience.