Senior Network Architect (Network Engineering, Senior Associate
Listed on 2026-08-03
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Cybersecurity, Network Security
The MIL Corporation
is seeking a Senior Network Architect (Network Engineering, Senior Associate) to lead the design, modernization, and advanced engineering of complex, multi-site network environments in support of a Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) customer in Patuxent River, MD.
The Senior Network Architect will serve as a subject matter expert driving high-speed data transmission, architecture modernization, and secure communications for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Enterprise networks. You will collaborate closely with civilian leadership, systems engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to design, implement, and maintain resilient, scalable, and secure network infrastructure.
This position currently requires a hybrid schedule with 1-2 days on-site and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.
Responsibilities- Lead the conceptualization, design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale network solutions across multi-site RDT&E environments.
- Architect, implement, and manage Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages to enable secure multi-site connectivity and remote access across classified domains.
- Modernize and maintain complex data transmission pathways, long-haul communications, WAN/LAN topologies, and high-throughput routing protocols tailored for test and evaluation data transport.
- Serve as a senior technical authority for a NAWCAD customer, providing guidance on emerging networking technologies, cloud integrations, and framework alignment.
- Ensure network designs comply with DoD STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NSA guidelines, and DISA connection standards.
- Lead complex tier-3/4 escalation support, root-cause analyses, and network performance tuning across geographically dispersed RDT&E nodes.
10% to other sites, as required
Required Qualifications- 15+ years of direct experience in a network architecture or design role supporting DoD RDT&E Enterprise networks or equivalent defense laboratories.
- Demonstrated expertise in multi-site network connectivity, WAN routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), enterprise VPNs, and complex data transport architectures.
- Experience designing, deploying, or maintaining CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) architecture and outer/inner tunnel encryption solutions.
- Direct experience working within or closely supporting the NAWCADand its underlying RDT&E network infrastructure.
- Must be able to survive and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Direct experience working within or closely supporting the NAWCADand its underlying RDT&E network infrastructure.
- 5+ additional years of executive-level technical leadership experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and defining technology roadmaps within complex environments.
- Familiarization with NAWCAD flight test ranges, laboratory environments, and specialized sensor data streams.
- Hands-on experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, and zero-trust network architecture (ZTNA) implementations within a DoD environment.
- Strong familiarity with DISA Cloud Access Points (CAP) and modern hybrid-cloud network integrations (AWS/Azure Secret/Top Secret clouds).
- IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, CCNP Security, or CISA) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140.
- Vendor Certification (e.g., Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP - Enterprise or Security) or equivalent).
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline;
Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
All applicants for this positionmustpossess a current
Top-Secret
clearance withthe ability to obtain
SCI
; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.
The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid…
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