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# Network Architect- Expert

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $177,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Routing, Wide Area Networks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Computer Network Technologies, SDN Network, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88088498/1

## About the Role

* Current TS/SCI with full scope polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree
 * Minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience
 * In depth knowledge of network architecture, design, and implementation
 * In depth knowledge of specific network technologies such as routing and switching
 * Familiar with routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, ISIS
 * Familiar with switching protocols such as STP, LACP, VTP
 * In depth knowledge of network automation
 * Experience with Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google)
 * Experience with Software-defined networking (SD-WAN)
 * Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
 * Experience with creating technical documentation such as designs, implementation plans, and technical notes
 * Ability to brief designs to review boards
 * Knowledge in deploying MPLS networks
 * Ability to learn, understand and implement new technologies
 * Demonstrated independent learner with a proven ability to master complex technical concepts through self-study and practice
 * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

## Description

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned


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