Systems Architect III

World Wide Technology; New Home (MO); Remote; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

PTO & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Military Leave

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Systems Architect III for a DoD enterprise, focusing on installation, migration, and configuration across multiple locations. This full-time, remote-friendly role requires active clearance and strong network expertise.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining LAN/WAN networks, ensuring security, and guiding a team of engineers. Travel up to 90% may be required for DoD engagements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required for DoD work.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications required.
• Extensive experience with LAN/WAN, wireless, and network security.
• Strong routing, switching, QoS, and firewall knowledge.
• Cloud networking experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficient in PKI, certificates, and MFA.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex network systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers.
• Plan for future network capacity and services.
• Ensure security protocols and threat monitoring.
• Document configurations and standards.
• Lead network engineering projects, timelines, budgets.
• Mentor and develop other network engineers.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Support vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Research new technologies for network enhancements.

Skills

8+ years exp

TCP/IP & OSI

Network design

Network security

Troubleshooting

Cloud concepts

Scripting & automation

Project management

Communication

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CS/SE)

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Juniper

NGFW appliances

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world‑class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Government Services Team and why join?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission‑critical systems.

Preferred locations: Remote Nationwide

Travel Required: 25 - 90%

What will you be doing?

WWT is looking for a Systems Architect III on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client supporting installation, migration, and configuration activities at multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving network issues, providing technical support and guidance to other engineers.
• Planning for future network needs, including capacity planning, new service offerings, and resource allocation.
• Ensuring network security by implementing and maintaining security protocols, monitoring threats, and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Documenting network configurations, procedures, and standards, ensuring consistency and maintainability
• Leading network engineering projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Hiring, mentoring, training, and developing other network engineers.
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure business continuity in case of network failures.
• Involvement in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and maintenance support.
• Researching and evaluating new technologies to identify opportunities for network enhancements.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in network and communication roles, with a focus on LAN/WAN, wireless, and network security
• Deep understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, the OSI model
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LANs, WANs, and wireless services
• Knowledge of network security best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data security protocols
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve network issues
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools to automate network tasks
• Experience in managing network projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
• A commitment to staying up to date with the latest network technologies and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Highly self‑motivated
• Detail Oriented

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Current Secret clearance
• Relevant certifications required for Base and Compute Environment applicable to DoD 8570 IAT Level II
• Expertise in network design, analysis, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN and wireless services, as well as network security services
• Experience with routing & switching, multicast, and QoS
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and public relations skills
• Experience with common security threats and protections to network, cloud, and endpoint resources
• Experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEM
• Experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Experience with network security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Experience with SD-WAN solutions and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practices
• Knowledge of cloud security and securing cloud applications
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration of NGFW virtual and physical appliances
• Strong working knowledge of and experience with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, STP, ARP, VLANs, Trunking, LACP, VPCs, ICMP, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, TLS, SMTP, SSH, SCP
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates
• Implementation and administration experience with one or more Multi‑Factor Authentication technologies
• Implementation and administration experience with forward and reverse proxies and/or load balancers
• Threat intelligence experience (consumption, presentation, and enforcement of indicators)

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Design, implementation, and administration experience with one or more Multi‑Factor Authentication technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800 series.
• Additional certifications related to Security and Route/ Switch would be a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/public-sector

https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Preferred locations: Remote

Travel Required: 25 - 90%. May require onsite trips to the VA/DC/MD area and client site locations.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $155,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail].

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