Principal Network Architect - Top Secret Security Clearance
Job in
Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01730, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
MDAEdge
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Executive Summary
Our client is seeking a Principal Cyber and Network Architect with an active Top Secret Security Clearance for a key role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. This senior-level position involves a broad scope of responsibilities within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, driving innovation, security, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems supporting business processes and emerging technologies.
- Develop enterprise reference models and maintain information within the IT repository.
- Assess gaps between current and target architectures; recommend transition strategies.
- Recommend policies and principles to guide enterprise-wide technology decisions.
- Coordinate and conduct governance and portfolio management activities to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture.
- Enforce the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices across all architectural components.
- Collaborate with the Identity, Credentials, and Access Management (ICAM) team to ensure cross-division and cloud usability (connected and disconnected environments).
- Plan and execute a Department of the Air Force (DAF) Zero Trust architecture roadmap.
- Lead modernization efforts, particularly within the division's Digital Engineering strategy using SysML.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required;
Master's degree preferred - 10+ years of proven experience in network architecture
- Minimum of 5 years working in the DoD or DoD-related environments
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, ICAM, and digital engineering (SysML preferred)
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