Systems Architect

Would you love to work for a fast-growing company with amazing perks and benefits including educational and professional development and a great Work-Life balance? Then Forward Slope wants you to join our team We are a fast-paced global company with a great reputation in the DoD industry for over 20 years.

**Location**:

- **_ This position is located in Saudi Arabia_**

The Systems Architect/Administrator position is responsible for providing support to USG architecture planning for a CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) technical refresh and expansion; procurement, installation and configuration of CPN client hardware/software; procurement of CPN software licenses; installation and configuration of CPN related networks with associated communication security devices (COMSEC). The position will require operations support, maintenance, system administration, sustainment and training for CPN, Agile Client, and associated networked sites. This position is located in the CENTCOM AOR.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Six (6) years of experience in technical specifications development, process analysis and design, technical problem solving, and analytical/logical thinking.
- At least three (3) years of experience with the CENTCOM Partner Network and Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIX).
- Three (3) years of experience as a system manager/integrator in integration and implementation of IEEE 802.3 Local Area Network (LAN), IEEE 1703-2012 Wide Area Network (WAN) and converged IP-services that leverage COTS information technologies to deliver enhanced mission capabilities.
- Three (3) years specialized experience in enterprise and campus-wide WAN/LAN infrastructures in allied military (FMS) shore facilities worldwide, including Command & Control centers, Operations Centers and logistics support centers.
- BS degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Mathematics (additional training, technical certifications and/or experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
- DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (satisfied by holding, for example, Security+).
- Current, unexpired U.S Passport.
- Extensive experience with troubleshooting Microsoft OS (Windows 7/10), Windows Server 2012 R2, Active Directory, Microsoft Office suite, VMWare virtual servers, Cisco networking (routers and switches).
- Experience with troubleshooting and managing cryptographic encryptions (KG-175D, IPS-250, STE phones, simple key loaders (SKL), TACSAT radios, etc.).
- Experience with COMSEC maintenance and administration.
- Ability to work independently and clearly communicate progress, status, and challenges to leadership.
- Security+ and one of the CISCO certificates or Network+

**Desired Skills/Experience**:

- CompTIA A+, Network+, MCP Windows 7, Cisco CCENT, Windows MCSA, ITILv3.
- Remedy Help Desk, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, thorough understanding of TCP/IP based networking.
- Must be capable of physical activities such as moving printers, workstations, scanners and other items up to 40 lbs.
- Experience with image/load set deployment in an enterprise environment (Norton Ghostcast, PXE, image cloning).
- At least three (3) years of experience with the System Administration of the following systems:

- SEWS
- GCCS
- CPN
- Cisco Equipment
- Cryptography devices
- Experience with point-to-point and network connectivity, system configuration, analog and digital encryption methodologies, GOTS/COTS Integration and Test and HW and SW configuration and management
- Video Display Systems and Video Teleconference (VTC) Systems.

**Other Requirements**:

- Currently hold an active U.S. security clearance or be able to obtain one.
- Relocation to CENTCOM AOR for the duration of the contract (3 years).
- Travel required within assigned country within the CENTCOM AOR.

**Salary Range**: $75,000 - $110,000/year

**Job Type**: Full-Time Salary

**Why Join Forward Slope?**
- Fast-paced global company with a great reputation in the DoD industry for over 20 years
- Telework option available
- Flexible working hours based on job needs
- Great and fun work culture
- Amazing benefits package for full time employees (including 90% employer contribution for employee medical benefits)
- 3 weeks of PTO a year
- 11 paid company holidays a year
- Team Building - Continuous appreciation events for our employees
- Education and Professional Development - programs to help you with your educational and professional growth
- Forward Slope is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled_
- An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability._
- _The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or