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# Senior Network Architect

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Juniper, Information Technology, SDN Network, Palo Alto Networks, Nutanix, Cisco
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EFE15056620745EA9A8622CF04EF6951/job/

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science)
 * 10+ years of experience in network design, including WAN, LAN, and hybrid cloud integrations
 * Deep understanding of routing/switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), network segmentation, and encrypted transport mechanisms
 * Strong experience with enterprise-grade gear (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) and familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
 * Prior exposure to secure agency environments, including comfort working with mission-specific tools and infrastructure
 * Desired, but not required, experience with Nutanix solutions

Preferred Certs: CCIE, CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent

## Description

* Lead end-to-end network architecture strategy across multi-domain environments
 * Design resilient, scalable network solutions integrating on-prem and cloud-native platforms
 * Align network infrastructure with enterprise modernization and security mandates
 * Provide technical oversight through planning and implementation
 * Shape future-state network evolution, including hybrid and virtual transitions
 * Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts


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