27d ago

Network Architect

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes,

Requirements Summary

Skills:Collaboration, Enterprise IT,

Technical Tools

OtherNetwork Architect

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Requirements

~1 min read

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

Less than 10%

Collaboration, Enterprise IT, System Security

None

10 + years of related experience

Yes

Job 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). This role oversees 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.

Responsibilities

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→Collaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation
→Leading 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 a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor across the program, collaborating with other senior technical leaders and mid- to junior-career staff

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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