Senior Network Architect (Network Engineering, Senior Associate)

RPMGlobal; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The MIL Corporation seeks a Senior Network Architect to lead design, modernization, and advanced engineering of complex, multi-site network environments for a NAWCAD customer in Patuxent River, MD.

You will collaborate with civilian leadership, systems engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network infrastructure, ensuring DoD standards and secure communications across classified domains.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in a network architecture or design role supporting DoD RDT&E Enterprise networks or equivalent defense labs.
• Expertise in multi-site connectivity, WAN routing (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), enterprise VPNs, and complex data transport architectures.
• Experience designing or maintaining CSfC architecture and encryption solutions.
• Direct experience with NAWCAD network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale network solutions across multi-site RDT&E environments.
• Architect and manage CSfC capability packages for secure multi-site connectivity and remote access across classified domains.
• Modernize data transmission pathways, WAN/LAN topologies, and high-throughput routing for test data transport.
• Serve as senior technical authority for NAWCAD customer, advising on networking tech, cloud integrations, and framework alignment.
• Ensure designs comply with DoD STIGs, RMF, NSA guidelines, and DISA standards.
• Lead escalation support and root-cause analyses for network performance across remote nodes.

Skills

DoD network architecture

Multi-site WAN routing

CSfC architecture

NAWCAD familiarity

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The MIL Corporationis seeking a Senior Network Architect (Network Engineering, Senior Associate) to lead the design, modernization, and advanced engineering of complex, multi-site network environments in support of a Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) customer in Patuxent River, MD.

The Senior Network Architect will serve as a subject matter expert driving high-speed data transmission, architecture modernization, and secure communications for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Enterprise networks. You will collaborate closely with civilian leadership, systems engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to design, implement, and maintain resilient, scalable, and secure network infrastructure.

This position currently requires a hybrid schedule with 1-2 days on-site and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale network solutions across multi-site RDT&E environments.
• Architect, implement, and manage Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages to enable secure multi-site connectivity and remote access across classified domains.
• Modernize and maintain complex data transmission pathways, long-haul communications, WAN/LAN topologies, and high-throughput routing protocols tailored for test and evaluation data transport.
• Serve as a senior technical authority for a NAWCAD customer, providing guidance on emerging networking technologies, cloud integrations, and framework alignment.
• Ensure network designs comply with DoD STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NSA guidelines, and DISA connection standards.
• Lead complex tier-3/4 escalation support, root-cause analyses, and network performance tuning across geographically dispersed RDT&E nodes.

Travel

10% to other sites, as required

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of direct experience in a network architecture or design role supporting DoD RDT&E Enterprise networks or equivalent defense laboratories.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-site network connectivity, WAN routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), enterprise VPNs, and complex data transport architectures.
• Experience designing, deploying, or maintaining CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) architecture and outer/inner tunnel encryption solutions.
• Direct experience working within or closely supporting the NAWCADand its underlying RDT&E network infrastructure.
• Must be able to survive and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience working within or closely supporting the NAWCADand its underlying RDT&E network infrastructure.
• 5+ additional years of executive-level technical leadership experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and defining technology roadmaps within complex environments.
• Familiarization with NAWCAD flight test ranges, laboratory environments, and specialized sensor data streams.
• Hands-on experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, and zero-trust network architecture (ZTNA) implementations within a DoD environment.
• Strong familiarity with DISA Cloud Access Points (CAP) and modern hybrid-cloud network integrations (AWS/Azure Secret/Top Secret clouds).
• IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, CCNP Security, or CISA) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140.
• Vendor Certification (e.g., Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP - Enterprise or Security) or equivalent).

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline; Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.

Clearance

All applicants for this positionmustpossess a currentTop-Secretclearance withthe ability to obtainSCI; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $180,000 - $220,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL 's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early-career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.

• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work®
  • 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™
  • 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™
  • 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
• 2024 Patriot Award,Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.