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Applied Network Solutions, Inc.

engineering opportunity

Solutions Architect

Manage and lead medium to large complex IT projects as defined by the government. Provide highly technical guidance and specialized solutions to complex information processing problems.

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Applied Network Solutions, Inc.?

Who we are

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is seeking a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph cleared Information Technology Senior Consultant - Level 5 to join our team in Fort Meade, MD.

Requirements

  • Position Details:
  • This position will perform as a consultant in highly specialized, leading edge information technologies and methodologies as well as provide highly technical and specialized guidance concerning automated solutions to complex information processing problems.

Responsibilities

  • include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage the project work as defined by the government.
  • Lead medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects.
  • Provide highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.

Requirements

  • Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
  • High School Diploma/GED and 20 years of relevant experience
  • Associate’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • IAT I or II Certification
  • Additional

Requirements

  • Familiar with Rancher/RKE
  • Familiar with Docker
  • Familiar with Yaml
  • Familiar with Helm
  • Familiar with Linux
  • Familiar with Python
  • Familiar with Anisble
  • Familiar with Active Directory
  • Familiar with Nessus
  • Familiar with Git
  • Familiar with Gitlab
  • Familiar with Nginx

Benefits

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage

Pet Discount Program

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Maternity/ Paternity Leave

Supplemental Military Leave Pay

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution

Generous Professional Development Program

100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

100% Employer paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Whole Life Insurance

Lucrative Referral Bonus Program

Annual Allowance for ANS Swag

Potential for Paid Overtime

Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD.

Which skills does this role require?

Rancher/RKEDockerYamlHelmLinuxPythonAnsibleActive DirectoryNessusGitGitlabNginxTS/SCI ClearancePolygraphIAT I or II CertificationSolutions ArchitectCybersecurityNetwork EngineeringRancherRKETS/SCIIAT IIAT IIInformation TechnologySystem EngineeringOffensive CybersecurityDefensive CybersecurityMachine Learning

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