Network Architect - 172627

Zachary Piper Solutions; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; 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 support mission-critical enterprise network architecture and cybersecurity solutions for DoD operations. This on-site role is based in Honolulu, HI, and will lead design, implementation, and modernization of secure, scalable networks across classified and unclassified environments.

You will collaborate with senior military and civilian leadership, ensure RMF compliance, and guide cross-domain solutions, routing, and firewall policy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level network architecture or engineering experience in DoD or enterprise environments.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Active certifications: CCNP, CCDP, CAP, SecurityX (formerly CASP+ CE), CISM, CISSP (or Associate), or GSLC.
• Experience with RMF, architecture frameworks, and cross-domain solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement secure enterprise network solutions for DoD/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 objectives.

Skills

Senior network architect

DoD environments

Cross-domain solutions

RMF compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

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

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