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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Kavaliro
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Access Control List, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, EtherChannel, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Packet Analyzer, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Simple Network Management Protocols, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Dynamic Routing, High Performance Computing, Software Troubleshooting, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Kubernetes, SDN Network, Cisco
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9064920/network-architect

## About the Role

* Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be maintained)
 * U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)
 * Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
 * 3+ years of relevant professional experience
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with network protocols and technologies such as:
 + TCP/IP, HSRP/VRRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP
 + RSTP (802.1w), MSTP (802.1s), DHCP
 + VLAN tagging (802.1q), multicast
 + EtherChannel (PAgP/LACP), QoS
 + Active-active technologies (vPC, IRF)
 * Experience designing and implementing complex or high-performance computing networks
 * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
 * Familiarity with network hardware vendors such as Cisco and Arista
 * Knowledge of high-speed networking (1/10/25/40/100 Gig), optical standards, and satellite/serial links
 * Experience with Linux operating systems, SNMP, Python, or Bash scripting
 * Understanding of TCP/UDP packet structures
 * Exposure to Software-Defined Networking (SDN), including OVS
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes and VxLAN

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support a mission-critical defense program focused on submarine command, control, communications, computers, cyber-defense, and intelligence (C5I). This role supports Systems Engineering and Intelligence efforts within a highly secure environment.

This position is based onsite in Manassas, VA and follows a standard 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule., * Support network integration across a variety of protocol standards

 * Analyze and troubleshoot network configurations, including:
 + VLANs and spanning tree
 + Static and dynamic routing protocols
 + Access Control Lists (ACLs)
 + IP addressing and subnetting
 * Utilize packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or similar tools
 * Diagnose and resolve network performance issues in complex environments
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration


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