Network Architect - FitUp (TS/SCI with Poly)

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized health plans

Vision and dental PPO plans

Short term disability insurance

Basic life and AD&D insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Network Architect (FitUp Team) in Laurel, MD to design, integrate, and optimize mission-critical network infrastructure.

This senior role requires extensive experience in security-conscious environments and close collaboration with customer and technical stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable network solutions. The position emphasizes architecture development, system integration, and testing in accordance with DoD policies, with an on-site work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Ten+ years of related experience.
• Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
• Certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Cisco CCIE (preferred), Aruba Certified Professional, Juniper JNCIP.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure networking, AWS, scripting, and virtualization.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust networking.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions for IC needs, including IP routing, addressing, IP Multicast, IP QoS, and IP encryptors.
• Collaborate with System Engineers to define requirements and architectures.
• Develop test plans and test architecture with customers.
• Advise on secure, scalable architectures compliant with agency policies.
• Design, configure, deploy, test and support network devices and interfaces.
• Lead large, dynamic projects and scale as needed.
• Provide guidance to Junior Network Engineers.
• Produce final recommendation reports and deliver presentations.

Skills

Network architecture

Zero Trust networking

Azure networking

AWS

Security best practices

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos OS

Network packet analysis tools

Job description

Network Architect - FitUp (TS/SCI with Poly)

• Laurel, MD

Job Title: Network Architect (FitUp Team)

Location: Laurel, MD

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Work Site: Customer Site

Security Clearance: Current Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Polygraph is required.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position-appropriate security clearance is required.

Position Overview: The Network Architect serves as a senior network engineering and architecture expert responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing network infrastructure in support of mission-critical environments. This role will work closely with customer and technical stakeholders on infrastructure planning, architecture development, system integration, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions that meet operational, security, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect solutions for needs throughout the IC, including IP routing, addressing, IP Multicast, IP QOS, and IP encryptors;
• Work with System Engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements;
• Work with customers to develop test plans and conduct testing of architecture as required;
• Consult on and engineer next-generation solutions compliant with Agency policies to meet changing security needs, incorporating industry best practices;
• Design solutions for and integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide support for several types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies;
• Lead large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale;
• Provide guidance to Junior Network Engineers;
• Perform fact-finding, analysis, and development of hypothesis/conclusions, production of final recommendation reports, and delivery of presentations.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional IT experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Ten (10) or more years of related experience.
• At least one of the following certifications:
  • Security+ CE
  • CCNA-Security
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • CND
  • SSCP
• At least one of the following certifications:
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise
  • Cisco CCIE (preferred)
  • Aruba Certified Professional
  • Juniper JNCIP
• Demonstrated experience in at least two (2) of the following technical areas: network troubleshooting and diagnostics; router and switch configuration and management; Cisco IOS and/or Junos OS administration; firewall technologies; LAN/WAN/CAN architectures; hubs, bridges, and gateways; network packet analysis and monitoring tools; and database tools.
• Understanding of Microsoft Azure networking, AWS, scripting, and virtualization.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust networking.
• Experience with providing highly technical and specialized guidance and input towards architecture discussions through best practice consultation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and conduct oral presentations.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience performing DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) for critical network infrastructure services.
• Experience supporting MultiCloud Fabric (MCF) infrastructure.
• Experience with cloud engineering and modernization.
  

What We Offer:

Braxton-Grant is committed to being a place where talented people do their best work. You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team that values curiosity, knowledge‑sharing, and continuous improvement. We support your growth through competitive pay, meaningful professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Pay Range: $135,000-$215,000

The salary range provided represents the range Braxton-Grant reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors including government contract labor categories and contract rates, education, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies, and certifications. The posted salary range reflects base salary and does not include benefits.

Braxton-Grant offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• Employer-subsidized HSA-compatible medical plans with out-of-network coverage and wellness rewards
• Vision and dental PPO plans
• Employer-paid short term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental disability, hospital protection, accident insurance, critical illness and cancer, and whole life policies
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Employee referral bonus eligibility
• Up to 160 hours of PTO annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations
• 10 paid holidays

Company Overview:

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is a respected provider of global cybersecurity services, platforms, training, and support for public- and private-sector organizations. Serving as trusted advisors to our clients, our security and network specialists are known for their listen-first approach. We take the time to understand your organization, mission, and priorities before recommending and deploying the most effective and practical solution available. Our engineers are security-cleared, vendor-certified U.S. citizens with proven experience in environments from defense to healthcare. We are ISO 9000:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013 and 20243 registered, are based in Maryland, and offer a broad array of U.S. government contract vehicles.

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact HR at 443-545-2052 x8006 or [e-mail].