Network Architect

Required Responsibilities/Duties

• 8 years of related experience working as a Network Architect, Network Engineer, Network Specialist, etc.
• Experience leading migration(s) from IPv4 to IPv6, conducting post-mortems, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Ability to create investment proposals, create network designs, configurations, and real-time traffic patterns to assess network capacity, detect suboptimal network state, and identify potential points of failure.
• Expert level knowledge of key large scale network technologies and protocols Segment Routing (MPLS), multi-tenancy, Cisco ACI.
• Experience deploying in multiple network environments including Service Provider, Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud.
• Define and communicate a forward-looking network architecture and roadmap for modernizing the federal agency’s networks that aligns with best practices and federal standards.
• Engage with executive leadership, team members, and technical experts both internally and externally to gather insights, align objectives, and shape innovative network modernization strategies.
• Architect comprehensive network models that address complex technical challenges across multiple sectors while ensuring scalability, security, and resiliency.
• Architect and provide strategic oversight for the implementation of enterprise-scale network solutions aligned with organizational goals. 
• Champion best practices and drive continuous improvement by integrating market trends and customer feedback.
• Develop and promote cross-discipline network designs focused on operational efficiency, delivering cost-effective solutions that reduce expenses while maintaining high performance and resiliency.
• Craft and present executive-level business cases that clearly articulate the strategic and financial benefits of network modernization initiatives to secure necessary investments.
• Ensure all network architectures adhere to federal regulations, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies and innovative network solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to internal teams and external partners on technology investments and modernization efforts.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to evaluate the success of network modernization initiatives.
• Direct, conduct, and participate in technical presentations, demonstrations, working groups, and workshops for executives and technical stakeholders to effectively communicate complex network strategies and solutions.
• Work within a team but able to drive work independently.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results through people, teams, vendors, and across an organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of people.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Information Management, Computer Science Computer Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred. Experience may be substituted for degree.
• Strong knowledge and extensive hands-on with Cisco products including ISE, CCNA or CCNP, Cloud (AWS, Azure).
• Solid understanding of large-scale network security deployments and Defense in Depth strategies implemented using multiple vendors (Cisco, F5).
• Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks and ability to lead engineers through the standardization/simplification benefits of Infrastructure as Code methodologies.