$110K - 140K a year
Design, implement, and manage secure and efficient enterprise network systems while providing technical leadership and project management.
7+ years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent, technical expertise in Cisco ASA, Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, network design, and ability to provide leadership and guidance.
Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a IT Architect - Network Engineer to support our Department of Education, Shared Services division. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Analyze and oversee network implementations to ensure the integrity, security, and effective performance of the computing infrastructure and network. • Perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training tasks to ensure that the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction. • Manage the operations of network delivery, and ensure the integrity, security, and effective performance of the network systems and services. • Provide leadership and guidance in network system implementation and project priorities. • Provide technical guidance to the team ensuring established policy and procedures for network design. • Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives. • Respond to inquiries from; staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel, and outside vendors, etc. to provide technical assistance and support. • Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.). • Design, setup, and configure complex networking strategies and technologies to continue to improve efficiency and standardization in the enterprise. • Assist in the design of complex network deployments and strategies. • Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives. • Configure and install client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems. • Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide technical design, prototype development, and support to program management in the initiation, design, development, implementation, maintenance and management of service- based enterprise architecture. • Meet regularly with network delivery staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems, objectives, resource allocation, staff development, and technical issues. • Configure and set up Cisco ASA, CheckPoint or Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security Appliances for access to vital business applications. • Stays abreast of trends and innovations in information systems issues and policies.- Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.). • Provide guidance on strategic initiatives and new technologies to meet business needs.- Assist in the design of complex network deployments and strategies. • Maintain enterprise WAN network. • Create documentation of the technologies deployed and ensure handoff and transition to all network supporting teams. • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work- related issues and MAXIMUS information. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: • FSA 6c clearance is required for this position • 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.
This job posting was last updated on 10/13/2025