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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Architect, onsite, Northeast US locations - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Portsmouth, RI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Software Design Patterns, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Routing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Zero Trust Network Access, Zachman Framework, High Performance Computing, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Togaf, DODAF, Cisco - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F7AA2398F44143F49A3339298A86F844/job/ ## About the Role * Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience * Experience developing and governing enterprise-scale network architectures. * Experience working with network technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, WAN, segmentation, zero trust concepts, encryption, and secure communications. * Experience using formal architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, or Zachman. * Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret DOD security clearance, with the ability to acquire a Top Secret clearance is required, prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: * TOGAF certification or formal TOGAF training. * Experience supporting classified systems and environments. * Familiarity with RMF / CSRMC, NIST, STIGs, ICD 503, and other DoD security frameworks. * Experience developing enterprise technical standards and governance models. * Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills (Visio, PowerPoint, architecture artifacts). * Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical communities. * Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP certification. * Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms. ## Description The Classified Infrastructure Services department provides expertise to programs in Networking, High Performance Computing, and Storage & Data Protection. The Senior Network Architect will serve as a senior technical leader within the Network Architecture team, responsible for enterprise network architecture, design governance, and standards development across classified environments. This role defines and maintains network architecture principles, ensures alignment with TOGAF and DoDAF frameworks, and guides programs through consistent, scalable, and secure network designs. As a Subject Matter Expert in networking, you will provide advanced architectural guidance and technical leadership to operational and engineering teams, support complex problem resolution, research emerging technologies, and collaborate across organizations to shape the future of classified network solutions. This position will be an onsite role in our Tewksbury, MA location (there are 3 other location options in the Northeast US), travel to other US Domestic sites might be required on an infrequent bases. What you will Do: * Lead the design and evolution of enterprise network architectures supporting classified programs. * Define, document, and maintain network architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures. * Apply formal architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and DoDAF to guide solution development and ensure traceability from mission needs to implementation. * Establish and enforce architecture governance, ensuring compliance with standards, security requirements, and best practices. * Develop and maintain architecture artifacts including system views, operational views, and technical standards documentation. * Serve as a technical authority for network-related design decisions. * Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support to operational network teams, resolving complex issues that require deep technical expertise and architectural-level analysis. * Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, systems, and program teams to translate architectural intent into implementable designs. * Participate in and lead architecture reviews, design forums, and technical working groups. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. * Provide mentoring and technical leadership to engineers and junior architects. * Support proposal efforts and new program captures with architectural guidance. * Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Support long-term modernization, standardization, and simplification initiatives for classified network environments. * Communicates with parties within and outside of own function and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.). * Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date. What you will Learn: * Enterprise-scale classified network architecture practices. * Advanced secure networking solutions and design patterns. * Cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and infrastructure teams. * Long-range technical strategy development for classified networks., Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility - this role will include relocation support for applicants who meet the company policy criteria. Learn More & Apply Now! Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. 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