Network Architect

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in San Diego seeks a senior network architect with active TS/SCI to lead the design of large-scale classified datacenter infrastructure supporting national security missions.

You will own architecture decisions around datacenter networking, SDN, network security, transport, and multi-site connectivity across 20+ locations.

This role requires hands-on ownership, Cisco routing and switching expertise, and the ability to operate in DoD/Navy environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 14+ years of networking experience.
• 7+ years leading engineering teams.
• VXLAN expertise.
• Architectural ownership of designs, not just operations.
• Experience with large enterprise networks and DoD/Navy environments.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture decisions for datacenter networking, SDN, and multi-site connectivity.
• Design large-scale datacenter networks from the ground up.
• Advise on transport, security, and datacenter modernization.
• Serve as the technical authority for network architecture efforts.
• Lead and review network designs for classified programs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Networking expertise

VXLAN

Tools

Cisco routing and switching

Job description

We are looking for a senior-level network architect with an active TS/SCI clearance to lead the design of large-scale classified datacenter infrastructure supporting national security missions. This person will own architecture decisions around datacenter networking, SDN, network security, transport, and multi-site connectivity in San Diego.

Someone who can:

• Design large-scale datacenter networks from the ground up
• Support classified national security programs
• Design highly available enterprise networks
• Work in software-defined networking environments
• Support 20+ geographically distributed locations
• Advise on transport, security, and datacenter modernization
• Serve as the technical authority for network architecture efforts

Need:

• Active TS/SCI
• 14+ years networking experience
• 7+ years leading engineering teams
• VXLAN expertise
• Actual architecture/design ownership, not just operations support
• Designed and supported large enterprise networks
• Cisco routing and switching expertise
• Experience supporting classified DoD/Navy environments
• Ability to review, approve, and operationalize network designs
• CCIE preferred (or equivalent advanced Cisco expertise)