Senior Tactical Network Architect – DoD, Secret/TS/SCI

MITRE; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a senior network architect to design, integrate, and support tactical army networks, including command posts and expeditionary platforms. You will lead IP-based architectures using routing, switching, SDN, and transport tech to meet mission command needs.

The role requires 8+ years in DoD-networking, strong leadership, and the ability to operate on-site in Aberdeen, MD with travel. A Secret clearance with potential Top Secret/SCI is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant Army tactical program experience or equivalent Army military service.
• Experience engineering, configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting complex IP network architectures.
• Experience supporting Army enterprise or operational networking organizations (NETCOM/DISA).
• Understanding tactical transport tech including SATCOM and LOS systems.
• Understanding Army operational planning processes and warfighter requirements.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI; US citizenship required.
• On-site support 4 days a week in Aberdeen, MD with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and support tactical Army network architectures for operational environments.
• Develop IP-based network architectures using routing, switching, SDN, and transport technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and trusted advisory support to government customers and military leadership.
• Analyze requirements and workflows to ensure architectures align with warfighter needs and objectives.

Skills

IP routing

Network design

SDN

Troubleshooting

Operational networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IT/IS

Tools

CCNP certification

Job description

MITRE seeks a senior network architect to design, integrate, and support tactical army networks, including command posts and expeditionary platforms. You will lead IP-based architectures using routing, switching, SDN, and transport tech to meet mission command needs.

The role requires 8+ years in DoD-networking, strong leadership, and the ability to operate on-site in Aberdeen, MD with travel. A Secret clearance with potential Top Secret/SCI is required.