Senior Computer Network Architect
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DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Senior Computer Network Architect to perform systems engineering and architecture across DoD enterprise and tactical environments, sustaining and modernizing worldwide network communications infrastructure., Perform systems engineering and architecture across DoD enterprise and tactical environments supporting worldwide network communications. Engineer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage, and data center systems supporting core networks, voice/VoIP, and data/video services. Encryption & COMSEC
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network encryptors, including firmware management, version enforcement, operational requirements, and best practices. Diagnose encryption issues from customer-reported symptoms and operational context, including key failures on forward-deployed tactical nodes. Modernization & Deployment
Plan and execute modernization, technical refresh, and infrastructure upgrades across satellite ground stations and core network infrastructure. Support repeatable deployments using DevOps/CI-CD practices; apply change control and configuration management across TS/SCI networks. Operations & Support
Operate and administer the program toolset for IPAM/device management, automation, directory services, topology and fault analysis, logging, and ticketing. Support surge and rapid-response requirements as operational demands shift.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent demonstrated experience accepted in lieu of a degree. Minimum 7 years of systems engineering/architecture in DoD enterprise or tactical environments. Hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage, and data center systems. Prior DoD environment exposure, including TS/SCI networks, change control, and configuration management. Working knowledge of encryptor configuration, firmware management, version enforcement, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD to support repeatable deployments. Preferred: hands-on proficiency with Nautobot, AWX, Active Directory, Forward Networks, Splunk, and ServiceNow; experience with GemOne and Chimera management platforms. Required certification - DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline. Must hold one of: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CND. Required certification - Cisco CCNP.