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Network Architect Fort Gordon, GA • On-site • Senior Clearance: TS/SCI Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Design and sustain secure network connectivity between GEOINT systems, data centers, and distributed mission locations. Responsibilities Design LAN/WAN architectures, assess capacity, and plan resilient connectivity. Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks, including Nexus switches and data-center interconnections. Support communications links, routing, and authorized cryptographic/COMSEC integration. Apply security hardening, maintain device firmware, and resolve vulnerabilities through approved processes. Maintain diagrams and configuration records; coordinate changes with engineers and mission partners. Required qualifications 10+ years in network architecture; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Extensive complex-network design and implementation experience and deep network-security knowledge. Desired: Cisco certifications, CCNA or higher. Security and assignment requirements Final Top Secret clearance required at start of work. This is a TS/SCI mission; SCI access is subject to customer requirements. Meet applicable cyber workforce certification and computing-environment training requirements before performance/privileged access. On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.

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Network Architect
Fort Gordon, GA • On-site • Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI
Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Design and sustain secure network connectivity between GEOINT systems, data centers, and distributed mission locations.
Design LAN/WAN architectures, assess capacity, and plan resilient connectivity.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks, including Nexus switches and data-center interconnections.
Support communications links, routing, and authorized cryptographic/COMSEC integration.
Apply security hardening, maintain device firmware, and resolve vulnerabilities through approved processes.
Maintain diagrams and configuration records; coordinate changes with engineers and mission partners.
10+ years in network architecture; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Extensive complex-network design and implementation experience and deep network-security knowledge.
Desired: Cisco certifications, CCNA or higher.
Security and assignment requirements
On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.

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