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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - Active Top Secret Clearance Required - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $232,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Satcom, VMware Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9156348/network-architect-active-top-secret-clearance-required ## About the Role * 5+ years hands-on experience in networking * 2+ years experience as a network architect * Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent experience * CCNP or higher certification, or equivalent experience * Strong understanding of datacenter, service provider and cloud networking * Strong understanding of cloud and on-prem physical or virtual infrastructure * Experience automating and managing complex network infrastructure at scale * Experience with: + Background with L2/L3 networking protocols and security concepts + Multi-Vendor layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, HSRP, OSPF, etc.) + WAN/LAN/SDN/MPLS + Cisco and Juniper based networks * US Government position. US Citizenship required * Must hold an active United States Top Secret Clearance * Ability to travel up to 10% * Must be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA What will help you on the job * Experience with System level design * Experience with cloud-based solutions utilizing AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers * Knowledge of hardening and security concepts * Knowledge of SD-WAN architecture/design * Palo Alto, and/or Fortinet experience * Strong proficiency with network monitoring protocols and tools ## Description Viasat is looking for an experienced network architect to lead design and architecture of our Government SATCOM orchestration and service delivery platforms! We are developing large scale multi-network satellite orchestration platforms that provide real-time situational awareness and command and control capabilities to a global fleet of high value aircraft. We need your help to drive the design and architecture of the large-scale enterprise and backbone networks supporting these products. The day-to-day * Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and sustainment of our enterprise and backbone networks * Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of Systems, Software, Cybersecurity, and Cloud engineers to deliver a holistic networking solution * Quickly iterate and update network designs to meet rapidly evolving customer needs * Act as the SME for Network infrastructure and mentor more junior network engineers supporting the product * Innovate ways to scale by applying automation and operational improvements * Perform trade studies and vendor comparisons to ensure Viasat is implementing the best solutions for our problems * Stay on top of trends in industry and technology, evaluating their usefulness and applicability to the problems Viasat is solving ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)