Global Network Architect for Secure Modernization

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work weeks

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of large-scale, global network operations and modernization for the Department of State.

This role oversees 24x7 operations, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across regions. You will collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the enterprise architecture, define roadmaps, and deliver secure, scalable, and automated networking solutions while mentoring staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of technical experience required.
• CCIE, CISSP and DoD 8570 IAT II certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale network modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DT and Program Director on definition of outputs and adoption framework.
• Provide steady-state support for current network operations while planning modernization.
• Define and evolve enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmaps for network capabilities.
• Design secure, scalable, automated networking solutions (provisioning, monitoring, ops).
• Establish governance, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware and processes.
• Develop architecture artifacts, guidance, metrics, and telemetry-driven reports.
• Mentor across the program and partner with senior technical staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Enterprise IT

System Security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline

CCIE

Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II

CISSP

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Juniper

HPE

Avaya

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of large-scale, global network operations and modernization for the Department of State.

This role oversees 24x7 operations, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across regions. You will collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the enterprise architecture, define roadmaps, and deliver secure, scalable, and automated networking solutions while mentoring staff