Description
The Network Architect will lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT).
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation.
- Lead a team providing steady-state support for current environment network operations, preparing for a modernization journey.
- Define and evolve the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives.
- Design secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support.
- Establish governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure.
- Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry-driven reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor across the program, collaborating with other senior technical leaders and mid- to junior-career staff.
Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years' technical experience.
- Aligned Cisco Certified Internetwork (CCIE) certifications.
- Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Demonstrated experience with the technical leadership of large and/or complex network modernization efforts.
- Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing network solutions incorporating load balancing, route, switch, firewalls, congestion and prioritization management, and micro-segmentation.
- Deep understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks.
- Deep understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization platforms, and other cloud-focused network technologies.
- Previous experience with one or more industry-leading vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya, or similar.
- Previous experience with enterprise WiFi design and implementations, including mesh solutions.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.
- Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Python, Git, and/or other applicable technologies).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within a government enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) implementation and concepts of intent-based architecture.
- Previous experience with low-bandwidth, high-latency locations and solutions.
- Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) or similar vendor certification.
- One or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Microsoft AI-centric professional certifications or Applied Skills.
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking and/or AWS Certified Security.
- Technical certifications from other industry leaders in the network or security segment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401K with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.