Senior Network Architect

Nowges; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Nowges is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role emphasizes F5 BIG‑IP and Infoblox expertise to ensure high availability and secure, scalable networks across hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's in a related field, and 8–10 years in network engineering with ADN focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.
• Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required.
• CCNA certification required; CCNP/CCIE preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive network engineering/architecture experience with ADN focus.
• Deep F5 BIG-IP expertise for LTM/GTM configurations.
• Extensive Infoblox DDI experience including Grid and IPAM.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage advanced application delivery architectures.
• Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM solutions for reliable load balancing.
• Lead deployment of enterprise DDI infrastructure using Infoblox.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity, and systems engineers to align requirements.
• Perform advanced network troubleshooting, analysis, and optimization.
• Document architectures, standards, and compliance traceability.

Skills

Network architecture

Leadership

Security / DoD compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

F5 BIG-IP

Infoblox DDI

GTM/LTM management

DNS / DHCP / IPAM

Job description

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Senior Network Architect

Full Time Fort Belvoir, VA, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1207

Salary Range: $160,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

GES is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise application delivery and DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands‑on expertise with F5 technologies and Infoblox, ensuring highly available, secure, and scalable application delivery models across the enterprise network in support of critical mission requirements that enhance the reliability and security of Department of War (DoW) networks and systems.

Acting as the technical lead for this initiative, you will architect and deploy network solutions utilizing F5 and Infoblox technologies in concert to provide intelligent and scalable global server load balancing (GSLB), secure DNS solutions, and enterprise IP address management across our customer’s rapidly evolving hybrid multi‑cloud environment.

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI

Primary Responsibilities

• Application Delivery Architecture – Design, deploy, and manage advanced application delivery models ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and security for mission‑critical enterprise applications.
• F5 Infrastructure Management – Architect and maintain F5 BIG‑IP solutions, with a heavy focus on Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) for intelligent local and global load balancing.
• Enterprise DDI Administration – Lead the engineering, deployment, and administration of enterprise‑class DDI infrastructure utilizing Infoblox technology (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management).
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with application developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to translate application requirements into resilient, highly available network architectures.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization – Perform advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning for complex application delivery workflows.
• Documentation & Standards – Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical blueprints.
• Compliance & Documentation – Ensure all tools comply with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols; develop and maintain architectural documentation and compliance traceability.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) required at time of hire.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline & 12+ years' experience.
• Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required.
• Cisco CCNA Certification (CCNP or CCIE Preferred).
• Experience Level: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a dedicated focus on application delivery networks (ADN).
• F5 Expertise – Deep, demonstrable expertise in F5 BIG‑IP platforms, specifically configuring, upgrading, and migrating LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.
• Infoblox / DDI Mastery – Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise‑class Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and seamless IPAM integration.
• Core Networking – Mastery of OSI model layers 2-7, TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and solid experience with SSL/TLS offloading and certificate management.
• Leadership – Experience leading technical working groups and directing the efforts of adjacent infrastructure and development teams.
• Operational Experience – Prior experience working within a DoW/DoD Operations Center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission‑critical systems and networks.
• Communication – Must be able to present designs, plans, and analyses of alternatives to technical leadership boards for approvals.

Desired Qualifications

• Automation Skills – Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform, or F5 AS3) is highly desired.
• Certifications – F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) or Solution Expert (F5-CSE), and Infoblox Core DDI certifications are strongly preferred.