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# Network Architect / WAN Engineer

- **Company:** CyberPoint International
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Information Systems, IP Multicasting, IP Routing, Network Security, Network Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9169847/network-architect-wan-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science or related discipline and 10 years of IT-related experience
 * Demonstrate experience architecting WAN solutions across the Intelligence Community
 * Strong experience with:
 + IP routing and addressing
 + IP Multicast
 + IP QoS
 + IP encryptors
 * Experience with WAN boundary integration
 * Experience designing and implementing Red and Black WAN architectures
 * Ability to develop network architectures and execute customer-driven test plans
 * Experience delivering technical guidance and solutions for complex enterprise IT environments
 * Strong analytical, documentation and presentation skills

What Will Set You Apart

 * Experience leading enterprise-scale WAN modernization efforts
 * Deep understanding of IC network security requirements and compliance frameworks
 * Experience briefing senior government stakeholders
 * Strong project leadership and customer engagement skills
 * Track record of delivering complex network architectures on time and within budget

## Description

As a Network Architect / WAN Engineer at CyberPoint, you will lead the design, architecture and integration of Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions supporting mission-critical programs across the Intelligence Community (IC). You will architect secure, scalable and high-performance network infrastructures, ensuring compliance with government requirements and mission objectives.

This role requires deep expertise in IP routing and enterprise-scale WAN environments, strong experience with Red/Black network architectures and the ability to provide highly technical guidance to both customers and internal teams. You will serve as a technical authority, leading complex efforts from architecture through testing, delivery and operational support.

When you become a part of CyberPoint you are joining a dynamic, diverse, fast-growing company that welcomes creative thought and ambition. We're committed to creating an environment where each employee can thrive.

What You'll Do

 * Architect and design secure WAN solutions supporting mission requirements across the Intelligence Community.
 * Develop IP routing, addressing, IP Multicast, IP QoS, encryption and Red/Black WAN architectures.
 * Lead WAN boundary integration efforts and validate designs through customer-driven test plans and evaluations.
 * Provide expert-level technical guidance and best-practice consultation for complex networking challenges.
 * Lead medium to large projects, ensuring delivery aligns with government requirements, schedule and budget.
 * Perform in-depth technical analyses, develop findings and recommendations and deliver reports and briefings to stakeholders.


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