Senior Network Architect - F5 & Infoblox Expert (TS/SCI)

Sarela Technology Solutions; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sarela Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure for DoW networks. The role emphasizes F5 and Infoblox expertise to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions in a demanding government environment.

You will serve as technical lead, architecting global load-balancing, secure DNS, and IPAM across hybrid multi-cloud, and you will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.
• United States Citizenship required.
• 12+ years of progressive network engineering/architecture experience.
• Deep F5 BIG-IP expertise with LTM and GTM.
• Extensive Infoblox DDI design and operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise ADN architecture for mission-critical apps.
• Lead F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM deployments and ongoing management.
• Administer enterprise Infoblox DDI including DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity, and systems engineers to translate requirements into resilient network designs.
• Perform troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and performance tuning for complex delivery workflows.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, standards, and compliance traceability.

Skills

Network architecture

F5 BIG-IP

Infoblox DDI

GSLB / Global load balancing

TCP/IP / BGP / OSPF

Security & access controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related

Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP)

Cisco CCNA Certification

CCNP or CCIE preferred

F5 CTS or F5 CSE certification

Infoblox Core DDI certifications

Tools

F5 BIG-IP

Infoblox DDI

GSLB / Global load balancing

Job description

Sarela Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise application delivery and DDI infrastructure for DoW networks. The role emphasizes F5 and Infoblox expertise to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions in a demanding government environment.

You will serve as technical lead, architecting global load-balancing, secure DNS, and IPAM across hybrid multi-cloud, and you will collaborate with