811827 Network Architect $225,000.00

B4Corp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 202,500 - 247,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Vanguard 401(k) Plan – 100% employer match up to 6%

Medical – United Health Care

Seven weeks of leave per year

Job summary

B4Corp in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Network Architect with a strong background in Python and cloud technologies. This role involves significant responsibilities in architecture design and strategic implementation, with an annual compensation of up to $225,000. Applicants must have a Top Secret clearance and experience in Systems Engineering Lifecycle. The position offers substantial benefits including a full 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, and seven weeks of PTO, among others.

Qualifications

• Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with a polygraph required.
• Experience in software languages like Python, Bash scripting, and JavaScript.
• Deep knowledge of security operations on development projects.

Responsibilities

• Design complex solutions using cloud technologies.
• Create and maintain architecture design standards.
• Collaborate with engineers on design solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

Automation

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle)

Configuration management tools (Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef)

Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

Position Summary

Position: Network Architect. Labor Category: Network Architect. Compensation: Up to $225,000 per year. Core hours: 9 AM–4 PM. Location: Chantilly, VA. Position requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with a polygraph.

Experience Levels

• Developmental (0–2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3–5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6–10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11–15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)

Core Responsibilities

• Significant experience with Python, Java, Automation and Systems Design.
• Deep understanding and experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle) to design solutions for complex needs.
• Provide strategic direction, roadmap, and standards.
• Create and maintain architecture design and standards within models.
• Develop high‑level system specifications.
• Provide Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support.
• Collaborate with Engineers regarding design solutions.
• Evaluate current and emerging technologies, identifying solution impact.
• Work independently, possessing an aptitude for getting things done.
• Develop future technology and architectural advancements to support the customer’s vision and goals.
• Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g., Python, Bash scripting, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef).
• Knowledge of Containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Optional Requirements

• Experience with automated testing.
• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects.
• Knowledge of web applications and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Rails, Django).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of Agile development principles.

Benefits

• Full Vanguard 401(k) Plan – 100% employer match up to 6% of salary.
• Employees receive B4Corp phantom stock each year (2‑year vesting period).
• Medical – United Health Care (UHC) with multiple plan options.
• Dental – United Concordia (UC) Flex Plan.
• Vision – Vision Service Plan (VSP) Signature Plans.
• Disability – Mutual of Omaha short‑term (60% of salary up to $2,000/week) and long‑term (60% of salary up to $10,000/month).
• Life insurance – $200,000.
• Employee referral bonus – $3,000 per year per person for each year the person works.
• PTO – Seven weeks of leave per year (including 10 federal holidays); flexible schedule with comp time (customer approval).

B4Corp is an EEO and e-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.