Senior Enterprise Network Architect & SME (TS/SCI)

Apogee Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability (Short & Long Term)

AD&D

HSA/FSA

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Apogee Integration LLC is seeking a Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide expert guidance on the NRO's enterprise network infrastructure, architecture, and modernization initiatives. The SME will evaluate capabilities, design solutions, and mentor teams across Linux/Windows environments and security-focused networks.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in designing and supporting critical networks, prior NRO experience, and strong communication with senior stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with complex, mission-critical network environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in network architecture, design, operations, and optimization.
• Prior NRO experience.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, routing and switching, network security concepts, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience supporting Linux and Windows-based enterprise environments.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience providing technical recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority and advisor on NRO enterprise network infrastructure, architecture, and operational capabilities. Evaluate COMM tools.
• Provide expert recommendations for improving network performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Analyze current network capabilities and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and technology improvements.
• Review and evaluate proposed network architectures, designs, technologies, and engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Support requirements development, technical assessments, and solution recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network solutions align with mission requirements and operational objectives.
• Troubleshoot and provide guidance on complex network infrastructure issues.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend adoption strategies where appropriate.
• Support technical discussions with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and vendors

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network architecture

Linux/Windows

Stakeholder comms

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco devices

Network management tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Apogee Integration LLC is seeking a Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide expert guidance on the NRO's enterprise network infrastructure, architecture, and modernization initiatives. The SME will evaluate capabilities, design solutions, and mentor teams across Linux/Windows environments and security-focused networks.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in designing and supporting critical networks, prior NRO experience, and strong communication with senior stakeholders to drive