Network Infrastructure Architect
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About the role
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
-Develop HSEN/LAN‑A reference architectures covering WAN/MPLS/SD‑WAN, campus LAN, wireless, TACACS/ISE, firewalls, and cloud on‑ramps.
-Produce system design documents, diagrams, IP schemas, and maintain CMDB accuracy.
-Model traffic, capacity, and failover scenarios; conduct gap analysis.
Technology Strategy & Road‑mapping
-Lead evaluations of emerging technologies and vendor offerings; perform COTS/OSS trade studies.
-Deliver executive briefings and a rolling three‑year technology roadmap aligned with DHS mission and budget cycles.
Security & Compliance
-Embed zero‑trust, micro‑segmentation, and IPv6 compliance into all designs.
-Support ATO renewals by providing architecture artifacts and POA&M responses.
Implementation & Transition Support
-Develop test plans, oversee lab validation, and provide Tier‑4 escalation during deployment.
-Generate transition documentation for NOSC operations teams and deliver knowledge‑transfer workshops.
This Role Provides Task Support for:
-Infrastructure Engineering, Development, Implementation, Integration
-Enterprise Application Integration
-Gap Analysis and Benchmarking
-Data Migration and Integration
-Acquisition Support
-Risk Assessment
-Open-Source Integration
-Enterprise Data Management
-Collaboration Tools
-Business Process Reengineering
-Test and Evaluation Services
-Financial Analysis
-Feasibility Studies
-Requirements Analysis
-System Design Alternative (SDA) Studies
-Architecture Validation and Verification
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications (must have):
-Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
-15 + years architecting enterprise WAN/LAN solutions with ≥ 5,500 sites and ≥ 250,000 users.
Preferred Qualifications:
-10 + years direct support to DHS‑wide networks.
-Hands‑on experience with SD‑WAN, cloud connectivity, and automation (Ansible/Python).
Certifications
Must have an active CCIE (Routing & Switching / Enterprise Infrastructure / Service Provider) certification.
Preferred certifications include: AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Juniper JNCIE, TOGAF, or GIAC‑GSEC.
Security Clearance
U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DHS Public Trust / Full‑Scope BI.
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
Location: National Capital Region; occasional travel (≤ 10 %) to remote DHS facilities.
Schedule: Standard 40‑hour week with participation in architecture review boards and after‑hours change windows.
Telework: Flexible (up to 50 %) based on project phase.
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