Senior Computer Network Architect

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

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Computer Network Architect to support secure DoD enterprise and tactical environments in Fayetteville, NC.

This role requires deep systems engineering and architecture experience across networks, servers, virtualization, storage, and data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance, CCNP, and DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification, with hands-on experience in change control, configuration management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 7+ years of systems engineering or architecture experience in DoD environments.
• Hands-on with Windows and Linux servers; virtualization and data centers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, support, and troubleshoot secure systems and network architectures.
• Support Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, and data center infrastructure.
• Perform DoD enterprise or tactical systems engineering and architecture activities.
• Coordinate changes with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Identify system risks and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

7+ years systems engineering/architect

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco CCNP

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

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
• SplunkServiceNow
• GemOne
• Chimera US

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. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.