Senior Enterprise Network Architect — Cloud & Automation

Insight Xcite; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional development support

Career growth opportunities

Impactful national security missions

Job summary

Insight Xcite in Sterling, Virginia, seeks an Expert Network Architect to design and modernize enterprise network and cloud infrastructure, define architecture standards and roadmaps, and guide engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable IT solutions.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph clearance, onsite work in Sterling, and travel. Strong background in SELC, IaC, and modern scripting is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS with 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with Python, Java, automation, and systems design.
• Cloud architecture experience to design solutions for complex apps.
• Experience creating architecture designs, standards, and roadmaps.
• SELC experience and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef, Docker, Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and modernize enterprise network and cloud infrastructure.
• Define architecture standards and roadmaps for IT systems.
• Guide engineering teams to implement architectural decisions.

Skills

Python

Java

Automation

Cloud architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Puppet

Salt

Terraform

Chef

Job description

Insight Xcite in Sterling, Virginia, seeks an Expert Network Architect to design and modernize enterprise network and cloud infrastructure, define architecture standards and roadmaps, and guide engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable IT solutions.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph clearance, onsite work in Sterling, and travel. Strong background in SELC, IaC, and modern scripting is essential for success.