Computer Network Architect

Chimes District of Columbia, Inc; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life Insurance + AD&D

Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

10 paid holidays + generous PTO

Tickets at Work

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chimes District of Columbia, Inc is seeking a Computer Network Architect for a remote position in the United States. You will design, evaluate, and improve secure network solutions to support capacity, performance, and availability for Chimes and its customers.

You must be legally authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not provided. Responsibilities include designing architectures, evaluating hardware and software requirements, monitoring performance, and maintaining security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate network architectures meeting performance, capacity, security, reliability, interoperability, and cost requirements.
• Identify hardware, software, interface, bandwidth, and routing needs; prototype and validate configurations.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and scale resources to changing demand.
• Develop and maintain network security measures, audits, and disaster recovery plans.
• Coordinate maintenance, upgrades, installations, and testing; create designs and procedures.

Skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Networking certifications

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• United States
  
• Information Technology
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMPU011673

Description

Chimes | Computer Network Architect| Remote Position

We're looking for a Computer Network Architect to design, evaluate, and improve secure network solutions to meet customer capacity, performance, and availability supporting Chimes.

Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required.

Chimes will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

What you'll do

• Design and evaluate conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures that meet customer requirements for performance, capacity, security, reliability, interoperability, and cost.
• Identify hardware, software, interface, bandwidth, and routing requirements; prototype and validate network configurations.
• Monitor network performance and utilization, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and scale resources to meet changing demand.
• Develop and maintain network security measures, such as firewalls, security audits, and automated probes, and create disaster recovery and continuity plans.
• Coordinate network maintenance, upgrades, installations, and integration testing; create and maintain designs, technical documentation, and procedures.

What you bring

• Work remotely as assigned by Chimes leadership and applicable contract requirements
• Obtain and maintain customer-required access, suitability, training, or credentials, if applicable
• Support planned maintenance, releases, testing, or continuity activities outside normal business hours when assigned and permitted by the position schedule
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.

Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Compensation:

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate’s work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:

• Tier 1 (Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and Northern Virginia): $44.42 - $56.94 per hour
• Tier 2 (New Castle, DE, Los Angeles, CA, and Dallas, TX): $35.59 - $49.24 per hour
• Tier 3 (Orlando, FL): $31.82 - $36.59 per hour

If you’re unsure which tier applies to your location, your recruiter can confirm during the hiring process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

Ready to Make Your Impact?

Join a team where your work truly matters - every single day.

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