Senior Network Architect - Secret Clearance - On Site VA

World Wide Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Principal Network Architect for the U.S. Coast Guard team. The role is on-site in Alexandria, VA, and requires an active Secret clearance.

You will evaluate and optimize enterprise network designs, drive capacity planning, and lead architecture improvements to achieve high performance and security. Requirements include 12+ years in network engineering/architecture, a related Bachelor's degree, and an industry‑recognized advanced networking certification.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 12+ years of network engineering or architecture experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technology field.
• Industry‑recognized advanced networking certification.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or CTP OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal network architect evaluating and optimizing enterprise network designs.
• Review and analyze current network architecture, performance metrics, and infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and assess future capacity needs.
• Design and recommend scalable architectural improvements focused on performance, reliability, and security.
• Ensure all network solutions align with long‑term strategic and organizational objectives.
• Conduct ongoing research into emerging technologies, including new hardware, software, and protocols.
• Perform technical evaluations, cost‑benefit analyses, and proof‑of-concept testing to validate proposed innovations.
• Provide expert technical leadership within the work group, leveraging deep knowledge in specialized technology domains.

Skills

Secret clearance

12+ years exp

Bachelor's degree

Networking certification

Cisco/Juniper/CTP

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Job description

World Wide Technology is seeking a Principal Network Architect for the U.S. Coast Guard team. The role is on-site in Alexandria, VA, and requires an active Secret clearance.

You will evaluate and optimize enterprise network designs, drive capacity planning, and lead architecture improvements to achieve high performance and security. Requirements include 12+ years in network engineering/architecture, a related Bachelor's degree, and an industry‑recognized advanced networking certification.