CareerPlan

Network Architect

USAFull-time$75k–$170k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-08
Security clearance required

Core

Design, secure, and troubleshoot mission-critical network systems for national defense and encrypted communications.

Role type

Senior Network Architect (Defense)

Builds

Worldwide encrypted communications networks and mission-critical data ecosystems

Domain

Defense / Network Security / Infrastructure

Required skills

Network design, IPv4/IPv6, QoS, MPLS, BGP, STIG compliance, security hardening, MBSE, Linux, Unix, RHEL, Cloud architecture

Preferred skills

Missile warning systems, enterprise network management, Unix/Linux administration, data cryptography, scalable cloud/on-prem architecture

Technologies

Linux, MPLS, RHEL, Unix, Cloud, Security

Responsibilities

Apply network design and architecture to support national defense, troubleshoot complex network issues, analyze infrastructure to improve security and reliability

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC