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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Insight Xcite
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SDN Network, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b6743f07f34dd7b7

## About the Role

* Expert-level experience designing and modernizing large enterprise networks.
 * Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, QoS, firewalls, VPNs, and high-availability design.
 * Experience developing architecture artifacts, technical standards, and implementation plans.
 * Strong troubleshooting, technical-leadership, and stakeholder-communication skills.

Preferred Qualification

 * Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other government customers.
 * Experience with AWS or Azure networking, zero trust, software-defined networking, or network automation.
 * Advanced Cisco, Juniper, cloud, or network-security certifications., Applicants must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) to be considered for employment.

## Description

* Design secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network architectures.
 * Develop standards and technical solutions for routing, switching, segmentation, network security, and resilient connectivity.
 * Evaluate current environments and produce modernization roadmaps, trade studies, and implementation guidance.
 * Integrate on-premises networks with cloud services, firewalls, VPNs, and mission systems.
 * Lead technical reviews and produce architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and operational documentation.


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