Senior Software/Systems Architect - Gigamon Focus

Are you a Senior Software/System Architect who would like to have a positive impact for millions of people? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

• Architect and implement Gigamon GigaVUE node configurations to aggregate, filter, and distribute network traffic to monitoring and security tools.
• Lead the integration of Gigamon with tools such as ForeScout, Splunk, and Palo Alto IPS to enhance visibility and threat detection across VA networks.
• Support clustering, port mapping, license management, and SSL certificate remediation for Gigamon appliances.
• Collaborate with VA's Event and Incident Management teams to ensure accurate data flow and optimized network performance.
• Maintain and update the Monitoring Service Registry (MSR) with current architecture and system configurations.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of service-level metrics and KPIs for critical business transactions and infrastructure components.
• Participate in VA-wide refresh and upgrade projects involving Gigamon, ForeScout, and other observability platforms.
• Document architectural decisions, configurations, and procedures to support standardization and compliance.

• Proven experience configuring and managing Gigamon appliances (GigaVUE HC2, TA25, FM), including clustering and port optimization.
• Familiarity with VA systems and security requirements, including TLS/SSL remediation and EHRM Joint Security Architecture support.
• Experience with Dynatrace, Splunk, ServiceNow, and ForeScout integration.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments, network security, and telemetry pipelines.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in plain language.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting VA or other federal healthcare IT environments.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB and integration workflows.
• Familiarity with Palo Alto IPS, NetScout, and Keysight TAPs.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other Engineering, or equivalent PLUS 10 Years of experience.
• Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Clearance:

• The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.

Location:

• Remote, USA.
• Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST).

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $89,730 to $101,500.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/