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# Principal Cyber and Network Architect

- **Company:** Hanscom Air Force Base
- **Location:** Bedford, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Modeling Language
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-network-architect-active-top-secret-security-clearance-bedford-ma--cf6f8a16-5ce1-467f-848b-8521572239bb

## About the Role

* Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree preferred
 * 10+ years of proven experience in network architecture
 * Minimum of 5 years working in the DoD or DoD-related environments
 * Demonstrated expertise in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, ICAM, and digital engineering (SysML preferred)

Skills:
Air Force, Architectural Services, Business Processes, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Information Models, Internet Security, Investment Management, Maintain Compliance, Network Architecture/Engineering, Security Clearance, Systems Administration/Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Usability Engineering

## Description

* Identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems supporting business processes and emerging technologies.
 * Develop enterprise reference models and maintain information within the IT repository.
 * Assess gaps between current and target architectures; recommend transition strategies.
 * Recommend policies and principles to guide enterprise-wide technology decisions.
 * Coordinate and conduct governance and portfolio management activities to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture.
 * Enforce the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices across all architectural components.
 * Collaborate with the Identity, Credentials, and Access Management (ICAM) team to ensure cross-division and cloud usability (connected and disconnected environments).
 * Plan and execute a Department of the Air Force (DAF) Zero Trust architecture roadmap.
 * Lead modernization efforts, particularly within the division's Digital Engineering strategy using SysML.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.


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