Senior Network & Security Architect for Mission-Critical Ops

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

VT-ARC in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Network & Security Architect to lead design, integration, and security of enterprise networks supporting mission-critical operations. You will provide SME guidance across engineering, cybersecurity, and mission teams, ensuring robust, compliant network solutions.

The role requires 9+ years in network engineering/architecture, strong TCP/IP and data transport knowledge, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Cybersecurity or related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in network engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, data transport, routing/switching protocols, TCP/IP, interoperability.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for network architecture, data transport, infrastructure analysis, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize enterprise network infrastructures supporting mission operations.
• Analyze network architectures to improve performance, availability, scalability, and security.
• Develop network designs for secure and reliable communications across enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission stakeholders to implement technical solutions.
• Prepare technical briefings and recommendations for government leadership.

Skills

Network architecture

Cybersecurity

Systems integration

Data transport

Threat modeling

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

VT-ARC in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Network & Security Architect to lead design, integration, and security of enterprise networks supporting mission-critical operations. You will provide SME guidance across engineering, cybersecurity, and mission teams, ensuring robust, compliant network solutions.

The role requires 9+ years in network engineering/architecture, strong TCP/IP and data transport knowledge, and an active TS/SCI clearance.