Space Defense Mission Architect - Datacenter Networking

Kforce Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in McLean, VA seeks a Space Defense Mission Analyst to lead datacenter network architecture for critical national security programs. You will craft scalable, resilient network designs for DoD environments, applying SDN, transport, and security best practices to meet evolving threats.

As lead architect, you will guide a team of engineers, work with cross-domain requirements, and ensure 20+ spoke sites and multi-vendor deployments remain highly available and compliant with IC needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a network engineering lead or architect for large DoD networks.
• Experience with software defined networks.
• Experience designing highly available datacenter networks with 20+ distributed spoke sites.
• Knowledge of L2-L4 networking across protocols in multi-vendor environments.
• Knowledge of modern network architecture and best practices, including Spine-Leaf.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead network architecture design and implementation for a mission critical datacenter network.
• Guide a team of engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant network solutions.
• Apply SDN, transport, and security expertise to support national defense missions.
• Collaborate with cross-domain partners to address evolving threats and requirements.

Skills

DoD network architecture

Software defined networks

L2-L4 networking

Spine-Leaf

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kforce Inc in McLean, VA seeks a Space Defense Mission Analyst to lead datacenter network architecture for critical national security programs. You will craft scalable, resilient network designs for DoD environments, applying SDN, transport, and security best practices to meet evolving threats.

As lead architect, you will guide a team of engineers, work with cross-domain requirements, and ensure 20+ spoke sites and multi-vendor deployments remain highly available and compliant with IC needs.