Network System Architect
Core
Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Wide Area Network (WAN) architectures supporting US Air Force Training, Modeling, and Simulation Community mission-critical operations.
Role type
Senior Enterprise Network Architect
Builds
Mission-critical WAN infrastructure for defense training and simulation
Domain
Defense & Security / Aerospace / Network Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
WAN architecture design, MPLS/SD-WAN/VPN, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), network security (Zero Trust, segmentation), cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), network automation (Ansible/Terraform), capacity planning, RMF compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree, CCIE/JNCIE certifications, CISSP/CISM, NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 expertise, STIG implementation
Technologies
MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP VPC, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Wireshark, NetFlow, SolarWinds, Lucidchart, Visio, Ansible, Terraform, Python
Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end WAN architecture meeting performance and security requirements; Lead installation and configuration of WAN components; Define and enforce KPIs for latency, jitter, and uptime; Design secure network boundaries and encryption mechanisms; Evaluate and select networking equipment and service providers; Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic design responsibilities
