Network Architect

Are you a visionary Network Architect with the technical depth to design enterprise-scale solutions and the strategic mindset to shape the future of a mission-critical government program? We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking professional ready to define architecture standards, drive cloud strategy, and serve as a trusted technical leader on one of the most complex and high-profile programs in the government sector.

As a Senior Network Architect, you will serve as a key technical authority responsible for designing, documenting, and advancing the enterprise architecture of a large-scale, multi-cloud IT environment in direct support of a key government customer. You will translate complex, multifaceted mission requirements into scalable, secure, and future-ready architectural solutions — providing strategic direction, developing roadmaps, and establishing standards that guide engineering teams across the program.

From evaluating emerging technologies and developing high-level system specifications to collaborating with engineers on design solutions and supporting the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC), your work will shape the technological foundation of a program that demands the very best.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance:
  Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly) required
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Experience:
  
  11+ years of relevant network architecture and systems engineering experience

Required Technical

Skills:

• Cloud Architecture:
  Deep, hands-on expertise across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud), with the ability to design sophisticated multi-cloud solutions that address the complex needs of large-scale enterprise IT environments
• Automation & Development:
  Significant experience with Python, Java, and automation frameworks, with the ability to develop and implement solutions that streamline operations and reduce manual overhead
• Modern Software
  
  Languages:
  
  Proficiency in modern programming and scripting languages including Python, Bash, JavaScript, and others relevant to enterprise systems design
• Configuration Management:
  Working knowledge of configuration management and infrastructure provisioning tools such as Puppet, Salt, Terraform, and Chef
• Containerization:
  Solid understanding of container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes in enterprise or cloud-native environments
• Architecture Design & Standards:
  Proven ability to create and maintain architecture design standards, develop high-level system specifications, and establish models that guide engineering execution across complex programs
• Strategic Direction & Road mapping:
  Demonstrated ability to provide strategic technology direction, develop multi-year roadmaps, and align architectural decisions with the customer's long-term vision and goals
• SELC Support:
  Experience providing Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support across large-scale IT programs
• Technology Evaluation:
  Ability to assess current and emerging technologies, identify their impact on existing solutions, and recommend adoption strategies that advance program objectives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Strong ability to work alongside engineers, program managers, and customer stakeholders to refine design solutions and drive consensus
• Independent Execution:
  Highly self-motivated with a track record of driving complex initiatives to completion with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):
  Experience applying MBSE methodologies to capture, analyze, and communicate complex system architectures
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Hands-on experience designing and managing infrastructure through code-driven approaches in cloud and hybrid environments
• Sec Dev Ops :
  Familiarity with Security Development Operations (Sec Dev Ops ) principles within iterative, agile development programs
• Agile Development:
  Working knowledge of Agile principles and experience contributing to sprint-based, iterative delivery environments
• Web Frameworks & Applications:
  Familiarity with web application frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, Django, or similar modern frameworks
• Automated Testing:
  Experience with automated testing tools and practices to support continuous…