Enterprise Network Architect
Core
Design and modernize enterprise network architectures, security, and infrastructure for U.S. government and defense agencies.
Role type
Senior IC Enterprise Network Architect
Builds
Enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps
Domain
Defense / Government / Network Security
Required skills
WAN/LAN hardware and software design, firewall configuration, Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, network segmentation, cloud connectivity, technical assessments, engineering specifications, lifecycle suitability analysis, security compliance
Preferred skills
Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), advanced security certifications
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Cisco, Check Point, MPLS, NIPRNet, SIPRNet
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise network architectures and technical designs; Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers and Government leadership; Assess existing network architecture and recommend improvements; Design solutions integrating Cisco, Check Point, and telecommunications technologies; Assess interoperability among classified and unclassified networks; Lead technical assessments of emerging technologies; Create high-level and detailed network designs and implementation strategies; Support architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, QoS, and segmentation; Evaluate hardware and software acquisitions; Guide enterprise cloud connectivity and application delivery architecture; Review engineering changes and technical proposals; Prepare technology assessments and technical recommendations; Support laboratory evaluations and proof-of-concept testing; Ensure architectures meet DoD and DISA standards; Advise management on project feasibility
