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Principal IT Architect (Network)

Principal IT Architect (Network)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical SystemsSt Petersburg, FL, US
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Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work / life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal IT Architect to lead the design and implementation of modern, scalable, and secure network infrastructures. This individual will play a key role in defining the architecture for core networking technologies, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and secure remote access solutions. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in enterprise network design and has hands-on experience with advanced routing, switching, and multi-cloud network integration.

This role has the opportunity to be on-site, hybrid or remote.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

  • Requires specialized depth and / or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
  • Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
  • Leads others to solve complex problems
  • Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
  • May lead functional teams or projects
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for the design and development of information technology architecture for the organization.
  • Serves as a technical expert on solutions design, development, and implementation requirements to address business needs
  • Analyzes the functionality and constraints of recommended solution / changes across multiple systems / platforms / applications.
  • Ensures compatibility, interoperability, stability, and usability of solution architecture
  • Uses knowledge and experience across varying infrastructure requirements to develop, design, and re-engineer architecture when necessary.

    • Additional Responsibilities

  • Own and lead architecture and design of enterprise-level network solutions that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
  • Design and implement SD-WAN solutions for optimized WAN performance, cloud access, and cost efficiency.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Required education and experience : Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & / or Experience
  • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred education and experience : Bachelor's Degree
  • Discipline / Major : Information Technology or other technical degree preferred
  • Other :   Experience Defense Industry. Designing resilient architectures for multi-site secure manufacturing environments. Integration of on-prem and cloud networking in support of hybrid workloads. Working in Agile / DevOps environments with CI / CD integration for networking changes.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.
  • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential.

    • Travel Requirements

    No or very little travel likely.

    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

    Pay Range (USD)

    96,390.00 - $179,010.00

    Pay Transparency Statement

    The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

    Benefits

    Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits : Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

    PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

    Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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