SME Computer Network Architect

SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in the Baltimore–Washington corridor, established to provide unique and exceptional services to our clients in the government and national defense sectors. SPYROS specializes in providing highly qualified professionals experienced in Computer Network Operations, Signals Intelligence, Technical Training and Certifications, Network Administration and Security, and Program Management to fit the specific needs of our clients. We maintain a vast array of capabilities at the nexus of the digital domain and in the Intelligence Community, meeting the demand for highly specialized skills to solve the most difficult problems. As a small company, SPYROS is agile and focused. We provide our clients flexibility and the individual attention necessary to meet rapidly changing requirements and rising challenges. As the digital world and cyberspace domain continue to gain increasing importance in the Intelligence Community, SPYROS will continue to leverage the technical expertise of our highly skilled personnel and enable our clients to devise and implement innovative solutions to their emerging challenges.

Job description and duties:

-Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.

-Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.

-Leads the design of network and computer security measures.

-Charged with research and recommendations affecting network and data communications hardware and software.

-Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process.

-Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.

-Interact with the Government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

-Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.

-Work with other program personnel such as engineers, developers, and testers.

-Communicate with Government and other mission partners.

-Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.

-Analyze complex information and independently takes appropriate actions to resolve problems.

-Provide engineering guidance to technical staff and establishes effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners.

-Deliver briefings on complex topics to groups, which may include high-level decision makers.

-Work complex research projects as senior contributors and as part of an integrated research team.

-Design and deliver solution.

Location: Columbia, MD

Qualifications:

​​​​​​-Possess an Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Counterintelligence Polygraph

-Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience

-Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline

-Exposure to Cloud/AWS

-Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF)

-Able to build systems from the ground up – network architecture/systems engineering

-Active CISSP, CASP+CE, CSSLP certification (minimum DoD 8570 IASAE Level II Certification)

Compensation Spotlight: 

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $80,000 and stretches up to $160,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact. 

SPYROS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.