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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NETWORK ARCHITECT, SENIOR - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Proxy Servers, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, Software Design Patterns, Domain Name System (DNS), Oracle Exadata, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Routing, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Release Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, DODAF - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2c0458f97654f999 ## About the Role * 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. #ENOCS ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Architectures that we can use with .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/935-architectures-that-we-can-use-with-net) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)