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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Architect - Hybrid - US Citizen Secret Clearance - **Company:** SOLUTIONS ETCETERA - **Location:** Merrifield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Access Network, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Installation Services, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Wide Area Networks, Workflow Management Systems, Data Logging, Identity Services Engine, Load Balancing, Data Center Networking, SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), 3-tier Architectures, Splunk, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=678b0bf8bd5fbfb8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization tools?, * Active Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship. * 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience (LAN/WAN/data center) supporting mission-critical environments. * Strong experience with routing and transport technologies: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN, IPsec VPN, MPLS. * Hands-on network access security experience: Cisco ISE, 802.1x, identity integration, and secure authentication concepts. * Experience with enterprise monitoring/logging and troubleshooting at scale: SolarWinds/PRTG and/or Splunk. * Experience supporting virtualization and compute integration: VMware vSphere; familiarity with UCS strongly preferred. * Ability to script/automate operational tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash; experience with Ansible a plus. * Strong documentation, communication, and cross-team coordination skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Cisco ACI, APIC, and/or NDO. * Experience with Cisco UCS and UCS Director. * Cloud networking/security experience in AWS and/or Azure (hybrid connectivity, segmentation, security posture). * Experience with IDS/IPS, load balancers, and enterprise remote access solutions. * Prior federal law enforcement / IC / DoD enterprise support experience. Certifications (Preferred) * CCIE (preferred) or equivalent senior-level Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP + extensive ACI/enterprise experience). ## Description * Provide Tier 3 engineering and operational support across classified and unclassified environments, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventative engineering. * Design, deploy, and sustain enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks, including routing, switching, wireless, and network access services. * Engineer and support complex routing/VPN solutions across the enterprise (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN, IPsec, MPLS, VLAN/L2/L3). * Implement and maintain network security capabilities including Cisco ISE / 802.1x, firewall/VPN services, identity integration (e.g., LDAP), and secure communications (PKI/SSL/TLS). * Support data center networking and platform integration including Cisco ACI, APIC, NDO, load balancing, and connectivity to compute/virtualization stacks (e.g., Cisco UCS, VMware vSphere, UCS Director). * Support cloud networking and security integration in AWS and Azure, including hybrid connectivity patterns and governance-aligned configurations. * Monitor and improve performance and reliability using enterprise monitoring/logging tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk); conduct proactive health checks and vulnerability-driven remediation. * Automate network configurations and operational workflows using Python / PowerShell / Bash and orchestration tools such as Ansible. * Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure network solutions meet mission, compliance, and uptime requirements. * Lead and document network installation and upgrade activities including DNS/DHCP, remote access, VoIP/QoS, and enterprise change control processes. * Provide SME level support for Cisco ACI, Cisco NDO, Cisco APIC, Cisco UCS, virtualization (VMWare), and UCS Director. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think)