Senior Network Architect, Onsite

Senior Network Architect (Senior Manager, Enterprise Architecture & Strategy - P5)

Location:

Tucson, AZ

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise network architectures supporting classified programs and enterprise environments.
• Apply formal architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and DoDAF to guide solution development and ensure traceability from mission needs to implementation.
• Collaborate with Domain Architecture to develop and maintain network architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
• Support architecture governance activities and help ensure compliance with established standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including system views, operational views, technical standards documentation, and architectural guidance.
• Serve as a technical authority for network-related design decisions and provide advanced architectural guidance across programs.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support to operational network teams, resolving complex issues that require deep technical expertise and architectural-level analysis.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, systems, and program teams to translate architectural intent into implementable designs.
• Lead architecture reviews, participate in design forums and technical working groups, and provide architectural oversight for complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with Domain Architecture on trade studies, technology evaluations, and reference architecture development to support strategic technology decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical leadership to engineers and Network Architects.
• Support proposal efforts and new program captures with architectural guidance and solution development.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support long‑term modernization, standardization, and simplification initiatives for classified network environments.
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own function and regularly engage with customers, vendors, and partner organizations.

• Enterprise‑scale classified network architecture practices, governance, and technical leadership.
• Advanced secure networking solutions, design patterns, and emerging technologies supporting classified environments.
• Strategic collaboration with Domain Architecture, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and infrastructure teams to shape enterprise technology direction.
• Long‑range network modernization, standardization, and architecture roadmap development for classified networks.

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience developing, guiding, and governing enterprise‑scale network architectures in complex enterprise or classified environments.
• Experience working with advanced network technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, WAN, segmentation, zero‑trust concepts, encryption, and secure communications.
• Experience leading architecture reviews, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing technical leadership for complex network initiatives.
• Experience applying formal architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, or similar enterprise architecture methodologies to drive solution development and architectural governance.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret DOD security clearance prior to start date; ability to acquire Top Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Must obtain DoD Directive 8140/8570 certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months of start date.

• TOGAF certification or formal TOGAF training.
• 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.
• Experience developing enterprise technical standards, reference architectures, and governance…