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# Computer Network Architect

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Fort Bragg, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Load Balancing, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2958772122-2

## About the Role

* Network architecture design
 * Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
 * Firewall and VPN configuration
 * Zero Trust and network security
 * Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
 * SDN and automation (e.g., Ansible, Python)
 * Load balancing and high availability
 * Network performance monitoring and tuning
 * LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi design
 * Documentation and network diagramming

## Description

GovCIO LLC seeks a Senior Computer Network Architect to design and modernize secure, high-availability network infrastructures for federal agencies. You'll lead architecture for LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments; implement zero-trust and advanced security controls; and optimize performance for mission-critical systems. Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, and software teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions. Mentor engineers, produce architecture artifacts, and support modernization roadmaps in a collaborative, mission-driven, and fast-paced federal IT environment., * Design and document secure, scalable network architectures for federal agency environments

 * Lead implementation and optimization of LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid network solutions
 * Implement and maintain zero-trust, segmentation, and advanced security controls
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams on integrated solutions
 * Monitor and tune network performance, availability, and resiliency for mission systems
 * Ensure compliance with federal security and networking standards and policies
 * Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network issues
 * Mentor and guide junior network engineers and administrators
 * Produce architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation
 * Support roadmap planning and modernization initiatives for government clients


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