Network Architect, Onsite, El Segundo, CA

Network Architect

Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite; travel to other domestic US sites).
Clearance Level: Secret – current U.S. government issued security clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Design and maintain network architectures supporting classified programs and enterprise environments.
• Apply architecture principles and methodologies aligned with TOGAF and DoDAF frameworks to develop secure, scalable, and supportable network solutions.
• Collaborate with Senior Network Architects, engineering, operations, cybersecurity, systems, and program teams to develop solutions that meet business, mission, and technical requirements.
• Support architecture governance activities and help ensure compliance with established standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including network diagrams, design documents, technical implementation guidance, and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical guidance during the design and implementation of network solutions.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support to operational network teams, resolving complex issues that require advanced technical expertise and architectural analysis.
• Support architecture reviews, design forums, technical working groups, and trade studies in partnership with Senior Network Architects.
• Assist with complex problem resolution and provide technical leadership for challenging network issues and modernization efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute recommendations regarding their applicability within classified network environments.
• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams to ensure consistent implementation of approved architectures and designs.
• Support proposal efforts and new program activities by providing technical input and architectural guidance.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to modernization, standardization, and simplification initiatives across classified network environments.
• Communicate with parties within and outside the immediate work group, including coordination with customers, vendors, and partner organizations as needed.
• Must obtain DoDD 8140/8570 certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months of start date.

• Classified network architecture principles, design methodologies, and best practices.
• Secure networking solutions, architecture frameworks (TOGAF and DoDAF), and governance processes.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and infrastructure teams.
• Network modernization initiatives, emerging technologies, and enterprise design standards.

• University Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting network architectures in enterprise or classified environments.
• Experience working with network technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, WAN, segmentation, encryption, and secure communications.
• Experience developing network designs, technical documentation, and architecture artifacts to support solution implementation.
• Experience applying architecture principles and methodologies, with knowledge of frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret DOD security clearance prior to start date; ability to acquire Top Secret clearance after start date.

• TOGAF certification, formal TOGAF training, or experience working within an architecture framework.
• Experience supporting classified systems, secure networks, and mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with RMF/CSRM, NIST, STIGs, ICD 503, and other DoD security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills, including experience developing technical documentation, network diagrams, and architecture artifacts.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Experience with Cisco networking platforms and…