Senior Network Architect - Secure Global & Space Systems

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced network architecture professional to design and optimize secure, scalable networks for critical missions. You will analyze current infrastructures, implement robust routing, switching, and encryption solutions, and ensure high availability across services.

The role emphasizes mastery of network protocols, security hardening, and documentation using diagramming tools, with a focus on mission-critical, classified environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in network or data center engineering.
• 3+ years in network architecture.
• Experience with IPv4/IPv6, QoS, MPLS or BGP.
• Familiar with STIG security compliance and secure access.
• Clearance and government-classified networks knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop network architecture to support client needs and evolving capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze current network infrastructures.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for critical systems.
• Install and configure network devices and monitor performance.

Skills

Network Troubleshooting

Routing and Switching

IP Engineering

Network Security Principles

MBSE

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Visio

Unix

Linux

RedHat

RHEL 6 or Above

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced network architecture professional to design and optimize secure, scalable networks for critical missions. You will analyze current infrastructures, implement robust routing, switching, and encryption solutions, and ensure high availability across services.

The role emphasizes mastery of network protocols, security hardening, and documentation using diagramming tools, with a focus on mission-critical, classified environments.