Federal Infrastructure Delivery Architect

Full‑time direct hire. You must currently have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or above. No visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or C2C.

Washington, DC (fully on‑site)

Federal Infrastructure Delivery Architect. Lead onsite teams in assessment, design, and delivery of large‑scale ISP and OSP infrastructure projects in secure federal environments across the Washington, DC Metro area. Conduct detailed site surveys, engineer solutions, manage transition from discovery to implementation, with a focus on onsite leadership, issue resolution, and communication with stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary onsite leader, directing field teams, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring all activities align with project goals and security requirements.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and logistical issues on site; lead remediation efforts to maintain project momentum and quality.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with customers, project leads, and subcontractors, facilitating knowledge transfer, status updates, and issue escalation.
• Conduct comprehensive site surveys to document existing infrastructure, rack space, and cabling, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement before design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design robust ISP/OSP infrastructure solutions, including fiber optic, copper backbone, CAT6/6A structured cable, and network enclosures, and develop high‑level and detailed engineering plans.
• Lead the transition from survey and design phases into implementation, ensuring all findings and recommendations are incorporated into project plans and field execution.
• Enforce adherence to OSHA, BICSI, TIA/EIA, and federal/military standards, maintaining documentation, field logs, and classified progress reports.
• Oversee project execution from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with milestones, budgets, and federal security protocols.

• Active, verifiable Top Secret / SCI clearance. CI polygraph eligibility or willingness preferred.
• 7–10 years in telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, and OSP/ISP design and delivery, with 3–5 years in a technical leadership or architect role.
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and developing actionable recommendations.
• Proven success architecting and delivering infrastructure within SCIFs, data centers, or secure federal/DoD facilities.
• Expert knowledge of fiber optics (single‑mode, multi‑mode, splicing, testing), OSP civils (trenching, boring, aerial), ISP spaces (enclosures, patch panels), and Cat 6/6A infrastructure.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering designs, GIS maps, splicing matrices, and construction drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with customers, project leads, and subcontractors.

• Engineering and infrastructure design certification such as Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) or BICSI certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiarity with DOW, USACE, or DISA infrastructure standards.
• Familiarity with Federal and ICD standards in classified settings.

Estimated base pay range: $160,000 – $200,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on factors such as shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure, and business needs. Variable incentive compensation may also be available.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Care;
  Onsite Health Centers;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Wellness program.
• Competitive pay;
  Profit sharing; 401(k) plan with company matching;
  Life and disability insurance;
  Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO and sick leave starting at 20 days per year); holidays (10 per year); parental leave; military leave; bereavement.
• Nursing mothers benefits; voluntary legal; pet insurance; employee discount program.