Network Architect

Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a mission-focused government program by designing, standardizing, and evolving enterprise-scale cloud and network architectures. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction for complex multi-cloud environments, define architecture roadmaps, and develop scalable, secure solutions across modern enterprise computing systems. What will you do? • Design and maintain enterprise network and cloud architecture standards across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle environments • Develop high-level system specifications and architecture models supporting complex enterprise applications • Provide strategic direction and roadmap development for enterprise network and system architecture evolution • Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions • Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their impact on enterprise architecture and mission requirements • Support the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) for infrastructure and network modernization initiatives • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and reference models • Integrate automation, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management practices into architectural designs • Support development of future-state enterprise technology strategies aligned to customer mission goals • Ensure alignment of network and system architectures with security, performance, and operational requirements Do you have what it takes? • Must have a Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field • Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles • Strong experience with Python, Java, automation, and systems design • Deep understanding of cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle • Experience designing scalable enterprise-level systems and network architectures • Strong knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Bash • Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Salt, Terraform, or Chef • Experience working with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes • Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives to completion Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: • Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) • Knowledge of SecDevOps principles and iterative development environments • Experience with web application frameworks such as Django or Ruby on Rails • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies • Strong experience supporting enterprise-scale architecture modernization efforts • Design and maintain enterprise network and cloud architecture standards across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle environments • Develop high-level system specifications and architecture models supporting complex enterprise applications • Provide strategic direction and roadmap development for enterprise network and system architecture evolution • Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions • Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their impact on enterprise architecture and mission requirements • Support the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) for infrastructure and network modernization initiatives • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and reference models • Integrate automation, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management practices into architectural designs • Support development of future-state enterprise technology strategies aligned to customer mission goals • Ensure alignment of network and system architectures with security, performance, and operational requirements • Must have a Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field • Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles • Strong experience with Python, Java, automation, and systems design • Deep understanding of cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle • Experience designing scalable enterprise-level systems and network architectures • Strong knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Bash • Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Salt, Terraform, or Chef • Experience working with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes • Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives to completion Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: • Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) • Knowledge of SecDevOps principles and iterative development environments • Experience with web application frameworks such as Django or Ruby on Rails • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies • Strong experience supporting enterprise-scale architecture modernization efforts