Senior Principal, Network Engineering Architect

Herndon, VA

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure Dev Sec Ops  practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued.

Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

The J9HT Network Architect is responsible for the overall network architecture of the program. The Network Architect designs the program’s enterprise networking infrastructure, including cloud connectivity, software-defined networking (SDN), local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), data centers, and network security systems. The Network Architect creates and communicates network infrastructure implementation and management plan with the team to ensure the network infrastructure is maintained.

This role serves as the technical authority on network design, ensuring infrastructure is scalable, secure, highly available, and aligned with long-term business goals. The Network Architect shall closely work with Program Management ensuring technical deliverables meet customer goals and contractual obligations.
They must also collaborate with the Program / Portfolio PMA on the solution and vision; ensuring alignment between J9HT and the broader portfolio vision.

This program focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining a managed, high-assurance software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) architecture designed to deliver a unified, high-performance network foundation. The Network Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures that are integral to our cyber development platforms. The role requires deep expertise in network architecture, combined with a strong understanding of platform operations, cyber defense, and security protocols.

• Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of architectural approaches for complex systems, platforms, or mission solutions within a program or technical domain.
• Applies strong technical and systems-level knowledge to support the integration of technologies, capabilities, and components into cohesive solutions.
• Collaborates with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment with technical requirements and program objectives.
• Communicates with internal stakeholders and may participate in customer-facing technical discussions related to system design and integration.
• Provides architectural guidance on components or subsystems and supports the development of architectural standards, patterns, and practices.
• Requires advanced knowledge of relevant technologies and system design principles typically obtained through advanced education combined with…