Senior MPLS WAN Architect — TS/SCI

Footbridge Federal; Centreville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal seeks a senior network architect to lead the architecture and design of enterprise MPLS WAN services within cleared environments. You will drive technical decisions, ensure lab-validated solutions, and guide teams through security accreditation processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on router engineering, MPLS WAN principles, and lab testing, with a strong focus on producing thorough architectural documentation and enabling proactive network analysis to support operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Compliance with DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification standards.
• Extensive background in hands-on router engineering, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Solid foundation in MPLS WAN design principles and lab testing methodologies.
• Minimum 16 years of combined professional experience and education (e.g., Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience).

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall architecture and solution design for enterprise MPLS WAN services.
• Conduct equipment evaluations, integration, and testing within a lab environment.
• Assist technical teams through the network security accreditation process.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical and architectural documentation.
• Deliver Tier-4 escalation support and create proactive network analysis tools for operations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

DoD 8140 IAT II

Router engineering

MPLS WAN design

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Footbridge Federal seeks a senior network architect to lead the architecture and design of enterprise MPLS WAN services within cleared environments. You will drive technical decisions, ensure lab-validated solutions, and guide teams through security accreditation processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on router engineering, MPLS WAN principles, and lab testing, with a strong focus on producing thorough architectural documentation and enabling proactive network analysis to support operations.