Senior Computer Network Architect

Contract Professionals, Inc; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

US Citizenship preferred

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. seeks a Senior Computer Network Architect to support secure DoD enterprise and tactical environments.

The role requires extensive systems engineering and architecture experience across network infrastructure, servers, virtualization, storage, data center systems, encrypted communications, and configuration management. Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting secure architectures, maintaining Windows/Linux servers and data centers, coordinating changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years of DoD enterprise or tactical systems engineering/architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux servers.
• Experience with virtualization platforms, storage systems, and data center infrastructure.
• DoD environment experience including TS/SCI networks.
• Experience with change control and configuration management.
• Knowledge of encryptor configuration, firmware management, version enforcement, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, support, and troubleshoot secure systems and network architectures.
• Support Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and data center infrastructure.
• Perform systems engineering and architecture activities within DoD enterprise or tactical environments.
• Support change control, configuration management, and version enforcement processes.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network encryptors.
• Manage firmware updates and maintain compatibility across deployed systems.
• Support repeatable deployments using DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Maintain system documentation, architecture records, configurations, and implementation procedures.
• Coordinate technical changes with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Identify system risks, infrastructure deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Network architecture

Windows servers

Linux servers

DevOps / CI/CD

Change control

Encryptor configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Active TS/SCI clearance

Cisco CCNP certification

DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline

Tools

VMware / Hyper-V

Encryption hardware / encryptors

Job description

Senior Computer Network Architect Direct Hire Salary: $110, 000-$120, 000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Computer Network Architect to support secure DoD enterprise and tactical environments. This position requires extensive systems engineering and architecture experience across network infrastructure, servers, virtualization, storage, data center systems, encrypted communications, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, support, and troubleshoot secure systems and network architectures.
• Support Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and data center infrastructure.
• Perform systems engineering and architecture activities within DoD enterprise or tactical environments.
• Support change control, configuration management, and version enforcement processes.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network encryptors.
• Manage firmware updates and maintain compatibility across deployed systems.
• Support repeatable deployments using DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Maintain system documentation, architecture records, configurations, and implementation procedures.
• Coordinate technical changes with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Identify system risks, infrastructure deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of systems engineering or architecture experience in DoD enterprise or tactical environments.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux servers.
• Experience with virtualization platforms, storage systems, and data center infrastructure.
• Prior DoD environment experience, including TS/SCI networks.
• Experience with change control and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of encryptor configuration, firmware management, version enforcement, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD practices supporting repeatable deployments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Current Cisco CCNP certification.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification.

Approved IAT Level II Certifications

Candidates must hold at least one of the following:

• CompTIA Security+ CE
• CCNA-Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP
• CND

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency with one or more of the following: Nautobot, AWX, Active Directory, Forward Networks, Splunk, ServiceNow, GemOne, Chimera

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered.