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# TELECOMMUTE Sr Network/Cloud Architect/Active clearance

- **Company:** Softek International Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e27f05ce-6c20-4e76-b3e9-1fd99fe373bc

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network /cloud Architect to support a Federal Government program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale enterprise network infrastructures in federal environments., * 10+ years of enterprise network engineering/architecture experience.

 * Proven experience supporting Federal Government environments.
 * Strong expertise in:

 * Enterprise WAN/LAN architecture
 * Cisco routing and switching
 * BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs
 * Network segmentation and high availability
 * Firewalls and network security

Experience developing network design documentation and architecture diagrams.

Ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders and engineering teams.

Bachelor''''''''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., * CCNP or CCIE certification.

 * Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
 * Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
 * DoD Security Clearance (preferred).

## Description

* Design and architect secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network solutions.
 * Develop network architecture, standards, and technical documentation.
 * Support WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching, and network security initiatives.
 * Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to implement network solutions.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with mission requirements.
 * Provide technical leadership during network modernization and transformation projects.
 * Ensure compliance with federal security standards and best practices.


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