Lead Computer Network Architect
General Dynamics Information Technology
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Job summary
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Computer Network Architect Lead to design, implement, and oversee enterprise network architectures across cloud and on-premises environments. This role supports DoD, SAP CIO initiatives, with Top Secret/SCI eligibility and leadership of a network engineering team.
You will lead WAN/LAN/VPN, cloud integrations, security compliance (RMF), and performance optimization while collaborating with cloud providers, DISA, and mission owners.
Qualifications
- BS degree or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of network engineering experience with 5+ years in an architecture or lead role.
- Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Required Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, or CISSP.
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee enterprise network architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
- Lead network engineering initiatives for secure, scalable connectivity.
- Architect and optimize WAN, LAN, VPN, cloud interconnections.
- Develop network standards, roadmaps, and designs aligned with mission requirements.
- Collaborate with service providers, DISA, and stakeholders to provision and maintain network services.
- Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; lead complex troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, RMF, and network security requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network engineering teams.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Type of Requisition
Regular
Top Secret/SCI
Top Secret/SCI
None
IT Infrastructure and Operations
- Enterprise Network, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructures
None
15 + years of related experience
Yes
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as Computer Network Architect Lead for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
As the Computer Network Architect Lead, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of War (DoW), Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Special Access Program(s) (SAPs) (DoW SAP CIO). The Network Architect Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise network architectures that support secure, resilient, and high-performing mission operations. This role leads network engineering initiatives, develops connectivity solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, and ensures network infrastructure meets performance, security, and availability requirements. The Network Architect Lead collaborates with cloud providers, mission owners, cybersecurity teams, and external partners to support network modernization, integration, and operational excellence.
You will play a crucial role in leading a team to support in the following areas:
- Design and manage enterprise network architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
- Lead network engineering efforts supporting secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity.
- Architect and optimize WAN, LAN, VPN, cloud, and interconnection solutions.
- Develop network standards, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with mission requirements.
- Support workload onboarding and integration with cloud and customer network environments.
- Collaborate with service providers, DISA, and stakeholder organizations to provision and maintain network services.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure operational continuity.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, RMF, and network security requirements.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to network engineering teams
- BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
- 15+ years of network engineering experience with 5+ years in an architecture or lead role
- Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Required Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, or CISSP
- Enterprise network architecture and design.
- Routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud environments).
- WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and network segmentation.
- Network security architecture, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust principles.
- Quality of Service (QoS) engineering and performance optimization.
- Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
- DISA, DoW network architectures, and secure connectivity solutions.
- Infrastructure documentation and technical design development.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
- Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401K with company match
- Educational Assistance and eLearning
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
- Rewards and Recognition programs
- Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
40
Less than 10%
Onsite
USA VA Falls Church
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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