Senior Network Architect - Hybrid Cloud & Secure Infrastructure

Nightwing; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead end‑to‑end network strategy in high‑security environments. You will design scalable, hybrid on‑prem and cloud networks aligned with modernization and security standards, while providing technical oversight through planning and implementation.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI with Poly, 10+ years in network design (WAN/LAN, BGP/OSPF), and experience with Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto gear and SDN concepts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network design experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end network architecture strategy across multi-domain environments.
• Design scalable on‑prem and cloud-integrated networks.
• Align infrastructure with modernization and security mandates.
• Provide technical oversight through planning and implementation.
• Shape future-state network evolution including hybrid/virtual transitions.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

TS/SCI Poly

WAN/LAN design

BGP/OSPF

SDN familiarity

Secure agency experience

Hybrid cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead end‑to‑end network strategy in high‑security environments. You will design scalable, hybrid on‑prem and cloud networks aligned with modernization and security standards, while providing technical oversight through planning and implementation.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI with Poly, 10+ years in network design (WAN/LAN, BGP/OSPF), and experience with Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto gear and SDN concepts.