Network Architect SME NM

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field, plus 12+ years of experience.
• At least 8–10 years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience, focused on application delivery networks.
• Active TS/SCI clearance at the time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP.
• Cisco CCNA certification; CCNP or CCIE preferred.
• Extensive hands-on expertise configuring, upgrading, and migrating F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.
• Significant experience designing and operating enterprise Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and IPAM integration.
• Strong knowledge of OSI layers 2–7, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SSL/TLS offloading, and certificate management.
• Experience leading technical working groups and coordinating infrastructure and development teams.
• Experience in a DoW/DoD operations center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission-critical systems and networks.
• Ability to present designs, plans, and alternatives analyses to technical leadership boards.
• Network automation and orchestration experience with tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform, or F5 AS3 is highly desired.
• F5 CTS or CSE and Infoblox Core DDI certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of application delivery architectures that support availability, performance, and security for critical enterprise applications.
• Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions, particularly LTM and GTM, for local and global load balancing.
• Engineer, deploy, and administer enterprise Infoblox DDI infrastructure for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.
• Collaborate with application developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to turn application needs into resilient network architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex application delivery workflows through network analysis, packet captures, and performance tuning.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, operating procedures, technical blueprints, and compliance traceability.
• Ensure tools meet DoW STIG and IL5/IL6/IL7 requirements.

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Architect
• Cisco
• Support
• Load Balancing
• Network
• Python
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Terraform
• Cloud

More

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to serve as the technical lead for enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure. In this role, you will help deliver scalable, secure solutions across our customers evolving hybrid multicloud environment, supporting mission requirements and the reliability and security of Department of War networks and systems. We offer 401(k), matching contributions, dental, health, and vision insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, and tuition assistance.

last updated 43 week of 2026