Senior Network Architect: F5 & Infoblox Expert (DoD)

Sarela Technology Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

SarelaTech in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior Network Architect to design and implement enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure. You will lead F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM deployments, integrate Infoblox DDI, and ensure highly available, secure networks across the DoW environment.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's in CS/IT, 12+ years in network engineering, and hands-on expertise with F5, Infoblox, BGP/OSPF, and SSL offloading.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; 12+ years of network experience.
• Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP).
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• 8–10 years in network engineering and ADN.
• Deep F5 BIG-IP expertise (LTM/GTM) and Infoblox DDI mastery.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure.
• Lead F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM deployments for high availability and performance.
• Architect Infoblox DDI with robust DNS, DHCP, IPAM.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity, and systems teams to translate requirements.
• Create architectural docs, SOPs, and compliance traceability.
• Ensure DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocol compliance.

Skills

Security clearance

Network architecture

Leadership

Communication

DoD/DoN experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

12+ years network experience

IAT Level II certification

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

Tools

F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM

Infoblox DDI

F5 AS3

Ansible/Python/Terraform

F5-CTS/CSE

Job description

SarelaTech in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior Network Architect to design and implement enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure. You will lead F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM deployments, integrate Infoblox DDI, and ensure highly available, secure networks across the DoW environment.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's in CS/IT, 12+ years in network engineering, and hands-on expertise with F5, Infoblox, BGP/OSPF, and SSL offloading.