Job Summary The Network Architect leads the design and modernization of enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical NIPR and SIPR environments. The role provides technical leadership for network architecture, routing, switching, security, wireless, fiber, structured cabling, performance, and future technology integration. Key Responsibilities • Lead development of modernized enterprise and Base Area Network architectures. • Establish network architecture standards, design principles, and technical direction. • Design wired, wireless, fiber optic, structured cabling, and network security infrastructure. • Develop scalable and resilient network topologies. • Establish standards for routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, and traffic engineering. • Design architectures supporting Zero Trust, advanced authentication, and emerging technologies. • Perform network capacity planning and performance modeling. • Lead technical design reviews and resolve complex network challenges. • Develop high-level and detailed network topology diagrams using DoDAF. • Ensure network designs support monitoring and performance-management tools. • Coordinate with government technical authorities and support design approvals. • Maintain non-proprietary, transferable network architecture documentation. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • 8+ years of network architecture and enterprise network design experience. • Active CCNP certification. • Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification. • Strong knowledge of enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, and network security. • Experience with wired/wireless networks, fiber optic infrastructure, and structured cabling. • Strong technical design, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. • DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance. • Willingness to travel approximately 25%. • CCIE or equivalent expert-level certification preferred.