Network Architect, Senior

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Network Architect to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network architecture across classified and unclassified environments; design resilient, secure, and scalable DoDIN services for NGB, ARNG, State JFHQs, and USAR support.
• Develop end‑to‑end architectures for WAN, ICAN, data center, virtualized hosting, VoIP topologies, Army 365 services, and cloud on‑ramps (cARMY‑Azure) across DEV/TEST/Stage/Production/COOP.
• Produce technical architecture plans, DoDAF‑aligned connectivity diagrams, site‑specific bills of materials, ROMs/COAs, and cost estimates to support implementation, modernization, and expansion.
• Define standards, design patterns, and configurations for routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, DNS, web proxy, identity services, and multi‑environment integrations to meet DoD/Army/ARNG technical requirements.
• Ensure designs satisfy STIG/IAVM compliance, RMF/ATO objectives, COOP/DR requirements, and CCRI readiness criteria; incorporate security and operational constraints into architecture decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and devices; recommend upgrades to address capacity, performance, interoperability, and cybersecurity needs.
• Collaborate with RCC‑ARNG, NETCOM, ARCYBER, SOC, CIRT, EA, and managed‑service stakeholders to align architectures with operational realities and sustainment models.
• Guide change and release management from an architectural perspective: produce transition diagrams, deployment runbooks, engineering artifacts, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
• Provide decision‑grade briefings and governance support for architecture review boards and portfolio modernization planning.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (example: Research & Development Specialist (Advanced) Playlist); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: SecurityX/CASP+; RCCE Level 1; CEH; GCLD).

• Required experience and skills:

  • Network architecture, engineering, or systems integration experience with at least 3 years in senior enterprise network architecture roles.
  • Expert knowledge of routing/switching, WAN/SD‑WAN design, ICAN/infrastructure integrations, datacenter virtualization, VoIP topologies, DNS/proxy, and identity integration.
  • Demonstrated experience designing secure cloud integrations (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and hybrid hosting models with consideration for RMF/ATO impacts and STIG application.
  • Proven ability to produce DoDAF artifacts, technical roadmaps, BOMs, ROMs/COAs, and decision‑grade briefings for senior leadership.
  • Strong skills in automation/orchestration, network provisioning APIs, capacity planning, and performance/security tuning across multi‑domain environments.

• Desired:

  • Prior DoD/ARNG/NETCOM enterprise network modernization experience and familiarity with Army Unified Network objectives.
  • Experience with Exadata/engineered systems integration, SD‑WAN, network orchestration, and cost/licensing optimization strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering teams, lead architecture governance, and drive enterprise‑scale deployments and sustainment.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.