Job ID:  HITS10091129   SOCOM Lead Network Architect, Tampa, Florida Description: SOCOM Lead Network Architect Job Description: As an integral part of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) team, this person must demonstrate strong technical needs analysis consultation skills, business acumen, versatility, and problem solving. Provide expert-level knowledge when developing, testing and documenting the solutions created Special Operations Forces. Candidate will need to understand the intricacies and dependencies between the various solutions that exist on the USSOCOM Enterprise Network. Will be required to participate in pilot projects of new solutions to better understand the impact on the overall solutions and educate other engineers on how the solution works. Act as a liaison between Harris IT Services Army Programs and customer (US Special Operations Command - USSOCOM) as well as other parts of Harris Corporation.  Develop network architectures that meet or exceed customer Service Level Agreements at the lowest implementation and operational costs to Harris IT Services, our partners and our customer (USSOCOM). Provide proactive oversight of the network architecture maintenance to ensure that life cycle engineering modifications remain consistent with business and technical requirements. Maintain highest standards of technical expertise. Provide professional and technical leadership to engineers throughout Harris IT Services and the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC).  As the lead architect/engineer for the SITEC, will lead the engineering efforts for development of the Proposal in response to the SITEC RFP, will be responsible for architect/engineering efforts during contract operations; the SITEC supports networks for HQ USSOCOM, its Components (AFSOC, USASOC, NAVSOC, and MARSOC), the Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOC’s), and other units that draw services from USSOCOM networks world-wide.  Lead Architect will be responsible for researching, briefing, gaining approval for, and bringing in innovative solutions to the SITEC networks.  This position is responsible for understanding all customer designs/technologies and partnering with customers, vendors, and teammates to assist with implementation and day to day operation of the network infrastructure. Serves as highest level of support to provide technical leadership and expertise when issues are escalated. Provides expert level, On Site support in the following areas: day to day operations, design reviews, high level implementation plans, implementation support, configuration review, proactive network analysis, and knowledge transfer. Enforces enterprise standards, processes and procedures. Mentors junior engineers. Works to ensure that network performance exceeds that of the contracted service levels. Travel will be required, from 25% to 50% of time. Location: Tampa Florida (frequent travel to Dulles, Virginia). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. 7-10 years hands on experience in the configuration of high-end Microsoft, HP, Cisco products (IOS & Set Based) and tactical communications equipment/suites in an enterprise environment. 7-10 years experience in a broad range of networking tasks including planning, design, test, integration and deployment of high-speed, secure, highly survivable, voice, data & video networks. Strong CCNP level required. Preferred Additional Skills: CCIE strongly preferred.   CISSP a plus. Experience with large government contracts a plus. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Solid written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously, self-starter. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance.  In order to obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship. By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Requirements: Expertise Engineering Education Bachelors (or equivalent work experience) JobType Full Time Locale USA - FL - Tampa Preferred Language English