Principal Network Architect – Technical SME

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the lead technical authority for decisions related to network architecture and engineering.

• Spearhead the creation of technical solutions that fulfill or surpass Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Provide technical guidance throughout all phases of the program, including site surveys, design, implementation, and operations.

• Facilitate the advancement of technical solutions to meet future needs, such as Zero Trust Architecture.

• Ensure that solutions comply with the requirements set forth by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, DoD, DISA, and DAF.

• Design comprehensive network solutions that integrate both wired and wireless infrastructure.

• Confirm that solutions adhere to cybersecurity standards, including RMF controls.

• Lead the preparation of technical volumes for government proposals.

• Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers.

• Review and authorize engineering deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture.

• A minimum of 10 years working with DoD/military networks.

• At least 8 years of experience leading technical solutions for large government contracts.

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.

• CCIE or a comparable senior-level networking certification, such as JCNIE.

• Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Willingness to travel up to 25% to military installations, including OCONUS locations.

• Ability to work in secure facilities.

• Capability to deploy to support critical operations if necessary.