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# Senior Network Architect/Technical Leader

- **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, VMware ESX Servers, Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Security, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Model, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, SAP Sales and Distribution, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, System Availability, Break Fix, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032628/senior-network-architecttechnical-leader

## About the Role

* U.S. citizenship with active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
 * BS in STEM degree field (CS, EE, etc) -with CCIE or CCNP or equivalent
 * Cisco CCNP (Required) or CCIE (Preferred) certification
 * DoDM 8140.03 Certification (Security +, CASP+, CEH, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent)
 * Supporting programs through SRR, PDR, CDR, or equivalent design reviews
 * 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in network architecture, engineering, and technical leadership
 * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or Department of War networks, ideally including the U.S. Air Force.
 * Hands-on experience with network security technologies including ASA firewalls, hardening, and access control systems.
 * Expertise with routing and switching technologies including OSPF, BGP, , multicast protocols, LAN switching, and advanced WAN solutions (DMVPN, SD-WAN, SD-Routing).
 * Data center experience across, SAN, storage networking, High Availability (HA), power distribution/UPS solutions, and virtualization (VMware, Linux).
 * Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams through complex network deployments and upgrades.
 * Strong troubleshooting capabilities and ability to simulate, replicate, and resolve complex issues.
 * Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms for internal team, external customer, and users

Preferred Skills and Experience

 * 15+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, and technical leadership
 * Experience with network modeling and automation principles (e.g. CML)
 * Experience supporting high availability and multi-site environments
 * Other advanced certifications and specialization tracks beyond CCIE
 * Experience working alongside or in a network architect role
 * Experience with cloud networking platforms and integrations

#LI-Onsite

## Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Network Architect and Technical Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, modernizing, and supporting large-scale, remote manned/unmanned, mission-critical network environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across WAN/LAN routing and switching, ESXi VMs and virtualization, and network security, with a proven ability to lead teams, modernize customer environments, and support complex government customers.

This role involves high-impact, hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance, maintaining technical documentation, modernization initiatives, proactive consulting, and mentoring of engineering staff. Experience supporting DoW and/or Intelligence Community customers is highly preferred., * Work with Program and Customer Leadership to ensure all Network Engineering requirements are understood and defined, align solutions, and strengthen long-term technical relationships.

 * Architect, design, implement, and support scalable and secure WAN/LAN network solutions for DoW environments.
 * Lead comprehensive network modernization efforts, including device refreshes, routing changes, software deployments, and security hardening initiatives.
 * Prototype network designs and issues using modeling environments (e.g., Cisco Modeling Labs) to validate and optimize architectures.
 * Serve as a technical lead guiding teams of engineers through design, configuration, and stabilization of complex customer networks.
 * Provide proactive networking support, issue troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.
 * Coach and mentor junior engineers with respect to networking, contribute to knowledge transfer, and support team development.
 * Ensure secure system networking configuration, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoW and enterprise security standards.
 * Participate in CDRL and technical artifact generation based on internal and customer prescribed schedules
 * Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings
 * Develop and deliver effective customer presentations, demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level
 * Travel as necessary to attend customer meetings and establish/maintain remote system locations


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