Principal Network Architect

World Wide Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Principal Network Architect for the U.S. Coast Guard team. The role is on-site in Alexandria, VA, and requires an active Secret clearance.

You will evaluate and optimize enterprise network designs, drive capacity planning, and lead architecture improvements to achieve high performance and security. Requirements include 12+ years in network engineering/architecture, a related Bachelor's degree, and an industry‑recognized advanced networking certification.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 12+ years of network engineering or architecture experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technology field.
• Industry‑recognized advanced networking certification.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or CTP OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal network architect evaluating and optimizing enterprise network designs.
• Review and analyze current network architecture, performance metrics, and infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and assess future capacity needs.
• Design and recommend scalable architectural improvements focused on performance, reliability, and security.
• Ensure all network solutions align with long‑term strategic and organizational objectives.
• Conduct ongoing research into emerging technologies, including new hardware, software, and protocols.
• Perform technical evaluations, cost‑benefit analyses, and proof‑of-concept testing to validate proposed innovations.
• Provide expert technical leadership within the work group, leveraging deep knowledge in specialized technology domains.

Skills

Secret clearance

12+ years exp

Bachelor's degree

Networking certification

Cisco/Juniper/CTP

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Job description

Full-time direct hire position. Applicants must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or higher. Visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or C2C arrangements are not available.

Location

Alexandria, VA (fully on-site)

What will you be doing?

Principal Network Architect for the U.S. Coast Guard team, responsible for evaluating and optimizing enterprise network designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal network architect evaluating and optimizing enterprise network designs.
• Review and analyze current network architecture, performance metrics, and infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and assess future capacity needs.
• Design and recommend scalable architectural improvements focused on performance, reliability, and security.
• Ensure all network solutions align with long‑term strategic and organizational objectives.
• Conduct ongoing research into emerging technologies, including new hardware, software, and protocols.
• Perform technical evaluations, cost‑benefit analyses, and proof-of-concept testing to validate proposed innovations.
• Provide expert technical leadership within the work group, leveraging deep knowledge in specialized technology domains.

Required Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• Typically 12+ years of relevant network engineering or architecture experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technology field.
• Possession of an industry‑recognized advanced networking certification.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or CTP OEMs.

Preferred Locations

On‑site in Alexandria, VA.

Salary

Estimated base pay range: $185,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually. Actual salary will depend on factors such as location, experience, and job performance.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care; onsite health centers; employee assistance program; wellness program.
• Financial Benefits: competitive pay; profit sharing; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and sick leave (starting at 20 days per year); holidays (10 per year); parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Additional Perks: nursing mothers benefits; voluntary legal; pet insurance; employee discount program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job‑related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an online application, please call 1‑800‑432‑7008 and ask for Human Resources.

Application Process

For questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail].

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