Senior Network Architecture & Cyber Defense Lead

Bureau of Naval Personnel; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Naval Personnel seeks a senior network engineer to act as the principal technical authority for prototyping, developing, implementing, optimizing, and providing lifecycle management for centralized and distributed IT networks. The role covers core distribution networks, data center layouts, and large-scale project leadership.

The candidate will ensure robust protections across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces, deliver architectural reviews, and coordinate with management to advance

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent in lifecycle management for IT network resources enterprise-wide.
• Experience engineering core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching, data centers, and distribution room infrastructures.
• Experience overseeing large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Experience implementing robust protections and network defense across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, develop, implement, optimize, and provide lifecycle management for IT network resources.
• Oversee engineering of core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching capabilities, data center layouts, and distribution room infrastructures.
• Manage all technical aspects of large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and deliver technical in-person review briefings and architectural reviews to management.
• Implement robust protections and network defense protocols across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Skills

Lifecycle management

Network architecture

Cybersecurity basics

DoD policy familiarity

Job description

Bureau of Naval Personnel seeks a senior network engineer to act as the principal technical authority for prototyping, developing, implementing, optimizing, and providing lifecycle management for centralized and distributed IT networks. The role covers core distribution networks, data center layouts, and large-scale project leadership.

The candidate will ensure robust protections across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces, deliver architectural reviews, and coordinate with management to advance