About the role Dispel is seeking a Cloud Network Architect (IC6) to lead the design and evolution of secure, scalable network architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. This role operates at a senior individual contributor level, balancing strategic architecture, hands-on implementation, and cross-functional enablement. You will translate complex business and security requirements into robust network designs, support mission-critical systems, and drive improvements across our infrastructure and engineering practices. This role requires both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills, as you will influence decisions across Engineering, Product, and Operations. This is a remote role with up to 30% travel. Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES - The preparation of equipment configurations and validation of configurations for new installations, changes within the network, software upgrades for Campus Switches - Understand equipment capabilities to follow fault diagnosis procedures to support effective fault resolution for Campus Switches - Understand equipment capabilities to follow network operational support procedures related to Campus Switches - Support of the network environment to include assessing the health of the hardware and software infrastructure for Campus Switches - Network related testing to ensure installation follows established guidelines and capabilities for Campus Switches - Implementation, integration & migration planning and operational support for Campus Switches - Troubleshooting of network issues - Ongoing, informal, knowledge transfer for Campus Switches - Able to open OEM TAC cases for the VA - Submission of problem reports to RE - Ad-hoc written summary reports on equipment and network problems - Follow equipment test plans and provide documented results - Configuration Expertise on proposed platform to include all Campus Switches - Develop installation Network diagrams - Operations and support procedures - Technical input to major service outage root cause analysis and corrective action reports - Respond to and Resolve Trouble Ticket escalations via VA Ticketing System and MS Teams support channel - Support and planning for equipment migrations - Scripted cutover procedures - Go/No-go Criteria for migration and cutovers - Use miscellaneous scripting support using OEM solution - Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the Configuration and Implementation of systems for Campus Switches integration to any other functional areas (examples: IPAM, LiveAction, ISE, Palo Alto, Server/Core Switches) - Document the process for the bulk importing of data or any other data transfers - Assist in the testing the development of automation tools to enhance the network operational environment - Travel to equipment test site for training and to assist with installations for up to three weeks. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - A minimum of 5 years of functional and technical experience with implementing and replacing access switches in a large campus network environment - Must be willing to travel - Successful passing of VA HIGH BI clearance is required - Must possess a valid Real ID-compliant state driver’s license and provide proof of current vehicle insurance - Must complete and pass a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) test, provided by the company - Experience with Juniper software - Experience with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of large complex networks - Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management required - Must reside within the continental United States - Must be able to speak & read/write in English CERTIFICATIONS - JNCIP-ENT certification is preferred Overview We are seeking a Campus Network Engineer Supervisor to join our team supporting VA LAN CCT. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. - Type of environment: Remote w/nationwide travel to customer sites - Noise level: Medium - Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. - Amount of Travel: 75% List of Approved States: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE Must be a U.S. Citizen Successful passing of VA HIGH BI clearance OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.remote #telework #linkedin #LI-Remote (turn font to white)

Department Overview Link Oregon, a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 by Oregon’s four largest public research universities (Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon) and the State of Oregon (Enterprise Information Services), is a statewide networking consortium dedicated to developing and operating an extensive middle-mile fiber-optic network. As an organization that serves the public, educational, and nonprofit sectors, Link Oregon provides state-of-the-art broadband infrastructure to advance research, education, healthcare, and public services across the state. Learn more: https://www.linkoregon.org/ Remote role, must reside in Oregon or SW Washington. Function/Duties of Position The Junior Network Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in networking and a strong desire to expand their skill set, particularly in the areas of automation, programming, and service provider-related network technologies. Network Support - Works directly with members to understand and resolve network related service issues as effectively as possible, developing knowledge of networking protocols (IP, MPLS, IS-IS, BGP, etc.), advanced troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to do so. - Builds productive relationships with internal stakeholders and staff at Link Oregon member institutions, peer networks, and vendors, to support collaborative troubleshooting and ensure problems are efficiently and accurately identified and ultimately resolved. - Analyzes and documents network configurations using software such as Microsoft Visio and in information systems such as NetBox and Git. Network Engineering - Assists with the management of network infrastructure equipment (routers, DWDM line system, out-of-band, etc.) and services which include inventory management, configuration, communications, deployment, and ongoing support. - Monitors network infrastructure, proactively addressing potential issues before they become service impacting, and reducing the impact when customers are affected. Systems Engineering & Administration - Conducts analysis of deployed Link Oregon core services, including all manner of network infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, LDAP, NTP, RADIUS, etc.), to assess the proper operation of related services, security systems, and virtualized environments with the goal of reducing or eliminating service problems, current or otherwise. - Monitors performance and proactively looks for system degradation or problem trends; provides feedback, assesses problems, and resolves issues or proposes solutions to members, in consultation with senior engineering personnel when needed. - Provides analysis and testing of new hardware and software for integrity and usability. - Provides recommendations and assistance to other Link Oregon staff in assessing and improving the tools, processes and procedures currently in use or proposed for future use. - Participates in testing to assess the effectiveness and utility of proposed changes in tools, processes and procedures. Network Automation - Participates in team-based software engineering efforts to maintain and extend in-house network automation and configuration management tools, adhering to the “Network as Code” (NaC) paradigm, utilizing Python and Ansible. Professional Development. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications - Two or more years of paid work experience as a Field Technology Analyst or Systems Analyst position. Must have six years of cumulative paid working experience in the information technology field; OR - Equivalent combination of education and experience where: - One year of experience will be substituted for an Associate’s degree. - Two years of experience will be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, etc.). - Linux/UNIX systems. - Basic understanding of service provider-related network technologies and protocols (Fiber optics, BGP, MPLS, DWDM, etc.). - Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; OR - Equivalent experience (3 years of practical experience in network engineering performing the functions of this role). - 2 or more years practical experience in network engineering. - Software development (in Python, Go, etc.). - Network automation (with Ansible or other solution). Additional Details Work in data centers and telecommunications/network facilities. Up to 15% travel. Work schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday with on-call rotation. Work location: fully remote, but must reside in Oregon or SW Washington. Benefits - Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents. - $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee. - Two separate above market pension plans to choose from. - Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service. - Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year. - 9 paid holidays per year. - Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts. - Employee Assistance Program. - Childcare service discounts. - Tuition reimbursement. - Employee discounts to local and national businesses. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it! Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access for space-based assets, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact. If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler! What We Offer: * Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success. * Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents. * Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown. * Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events. * Relocation packages available for approved roles. * $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth. * Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances. * Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged. * We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row! Kepler is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and operate our mission-critical networks that support our constellation of satellites and, ultimately, customers of the Kepler Network; ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. Your secondary responsibility will be to design, build, and operate Kepler’s internal corporate networks (on-premises and cloud). The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with complex networks and will fully embrace software and automation initiatives. This includes driving network automation and programmability while working closely with network architects, software engineers, and FPGA developers to deliver services to our customers. Key Responsibilities: · Work with network architects to design, build and operate Kepler’s mission-critical networks · Contribute to the team to design, build. and operate the corporate network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, security appliances, and hybrid cloud connectivity · Manage network security and segmentation, ensuring infrastructure adheres to security best practices and company policies · Design and maintain hybrid cloud networking architectures, integrating on-prem environments with AWS services · Develop and maintain network automation tools, leveraging Python, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code approaches to improve reliability and operational efficiency · Collaborate closely with software, FPGA, and mission operations teams to support network infrastructure for satellite operations and ground systems · Provide operational support for corporate and service provider network infrastructure, including participation in on-call rotations · Implement monitoring, logging, and observability tools to proactively detect and resolve network issues · Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks · Participate in change management processes, including planning, implementation, and post-change validation · Support incident response and root cause analysis for network-related outages or performance issues Required Skills & Qualifications: · Strong foundation in routing and switching concepts ( ISIS, MPLS, BGP, GRE, VLAN) at an equivalent level to CCNP · Hands-on experience deploying and supporting large WAN environments · Hands-on experience designing and operating hybrid cloud networking, including AWS VPCs, TGW routing, VPN connectivity, and secure integration with on-prem networks · Hands-on experience with software defined network concepts, including: - Network Function Virtualization - Infrastructure as Code - CI/CD - Python scripting - Jinja templating - Terraform - JSON/YAML configuration formats - Ansible playbooks and automation workflows - Git version control · Basic Linux networking knowledge including interface configuration, routing tables, firewall rules, and troubleshooting connectivity · Hands-on experience implementing and managing IPsec VPNs for site-to-site and remote connectivity · Hands-on experience implementing network monitoring and observability platforms, such as SNMP-based monitoring, NetFlow/sFlow, or telemetry pipelines · Hands-on experience managing network infrastructure changes, including structured change management practices · Strong systems-level thinking, with the ability to design integrated network solutions supporting complex distributed systems · Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills across multiple layers of the network stack · Strong documentation practices, including network diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures · Ability to work independently and remotely, while maintaining strong collaboration with distributed engineering teams Bonus Points: · Expert-level routing and switching experience at an equivalent level to CCIE · Advanced Linux networking expertise, including kernel networking concepts, traffic shaping, and advanced routing · Hands-on experience with network simulation or emulation platforms, such as EVE-NG, GNS3, or container-based network labs · Hands-on experience designing complex network architectures, including multi-site or globally distributed networks · Hands-on experience supporting small to mid-scale data center environments, including switching fabrics and server connectivity · Hands-on experience working with network controllers or intent-based networking platforms · Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Fortinet solutions, including SD-WAN configuration, firewall policies, and firmware upgrades · Hands-on experience supporting satellite communications or space-ground network infrastructure Use of AI in Recruitment At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment. Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.