Computer Network Architect Lead

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as Computer Network Architect Lead for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

As the Computer Network Architect Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise network architectures that support secure, resilient, and high-performing mission operations. This role leads network engineering initiatives, develops connectivity solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, and ensures network infrastructure meets performance, security, and availability requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and manage enterprise network architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Lead network engineering efforts supporting secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity.
• Architect and optimize WAN, LAN, VPN, cloud, and interconnection solutions.
• Develop network standards, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with mission requirements.
• Support workload onboarding and integration with cloud and customer network environments.
• Collaborate with service providers, DISA, and stakeholder organizations to provision and maintain network services.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure operational continuity.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, RMF, and network security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to network engineering teams.

Requirements:

• BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• 15+ years of network engineering experience with 5+ years in an architecture or lead role.
• Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Required Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, or CISSP.
• Enterprise network architecture and design.
• Routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud environments).
• WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and network segmentation.
• Network security architecture, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Quality of Service (QoS) engineering and performance optimization.
• Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
• DISA, DoW network architectures, and secure connectivity solutions.
• Infrastructure documentation and technical design development.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision).
• 401K with company match.
• Educational Assistance and eLearning.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement.
• Rewards and Recognition programs.
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking.