Network Architect

Piper Companies; Honolulu, Virginia (HI, MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and modernization of secure, scalable network infrastructures for DoD operations in Honolulu, HI. The role focuses on delivering enterprise-grade architectures for classified and unclassified environments and supporting critical defense initiatives across the Pacific theater.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of DoD network experience, active TS clearance, and several certifications (CCNP/CCDP/CISSP

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level network architecture or network engineering experience supporting DoD, Joint Command, or enterprise environments.
• Expertise with network architecture, routing protocols, firewall policy management, QoS, cloud technologies, and cross-domain solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• One or more active certifications: CCNP, CCDP, CAP, SecurityX (formerly CASP+ CE), CISM, CISSP (or Associate), or GSLC.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement secure enterprise network solutions supporting DoD and Joint Command environments.
• Develop and maintain network architectures, routing strategies, firewall policies, QoS configurations, and cross-domain solutions.
• Collaborate with senior military and civilian leadership to provide technical guidance and strategic network recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD architecture frameworks, RMF requirements, and mission-specific operational objectives.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing protocols

Firewall policy

QoS

Cross-domain solutions

Cloud technologies

RMF compliance

DoD environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / IT

Tools

CCNP

CCDP

CAP

SecurityX

CISM

CISSP

GSLC

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Architect to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical enterprise network architecture and cybersecurity solutions in support of Department of Defense operations. This position is on-site in Honolulu, HI. The Network Architect will lead the design, implementation, and modernization of secure, scalable network infrastructures supporting classified and unclassified environments. Join a high-impact mission supporting operational readiness and secure communications for critical defense initiatives across the Pacific theater.

Responsibilities for the Network Architect include:

• Design, architect, and implement secure enterprise network solutions supporting DoD and Joint Command environments.
• Develop and maintain network architectures, routing strategies, firewall policies, QoS configurations, and cross-domain solutions.
• Collaborate with senior military and civilian leadership to provide technical guidance and strategic network recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD architecture frameworks, RMF requirements, and mission-specific operational objectives.

Required Qualifications for the Network Architect include:

• 10+ years of senior-level network architecture or network engineering experience supporting DoD, Joint Command, or enterprise environments.
• Expertise with network architecture, routing protocols, firewall policy management, Quality of Service (QoS), cloud technologies, and cross-domain solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Must possess one or more active certifications: CCNP, CCDP, CAP, SecurityX (formerly CASP+ CE), CISM, CISSP (or Associate), or GSLC.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.

Compensation for the Network Architect include:

Salary Range: $200,000 - $215,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

#LI-JM1 #LI-Onsite

Keywords:

Network Architect, Senior Network Architect, DoD Network Architect, Network Design Engineer, Enterprise Network Architect, TS Clearance Jobs, Top Secret Clearance, Honolulu Tech Jobs, DoD IT Jobs, Joint Command Network Support, RMF Compliance, CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CCDP, SecurityX, CASP+, GSLC, Cloud Network Architecture