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# Network Architect

- **Company:** DMI Digital Management Inc
- **Location:** Crownsville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $96,086.0 - $120,108.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, NetScout, Cisco
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88549300/1

## About the Role

Education and Years of Experience: BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:

 * CCNP or CCIE certification strongly preferred
 * In-depth knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, and QoS policies
 * 10+ years in enterprise network engineering and architecture
 * Proficiency in Visio, Cisco DNA, NetScout, or similar tools

Additional Requirements:

 * Experience supporting DHS or CBP highly desired
 * Familiarity with FISMA, TIC 3.0, and Zero Trust architecture models

Background Requirements: Must successfully pass a fingerprint-based background investigation.

Min Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen

## Description

Design and oversee the implementation of enterprise-level network architecture to support mission-critical government systems.

 * Define network standards, roadmaps, and modernization strategies aligned with federal security and performance requirements.
 * Lead cross-functional technical teams in network engineering efforts, including SD-WAN, IPv6, cloud connectivity, and zero-trust frameworks.
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate secure network design principles
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to leadership on improvements and innovations.
 * Ensure compliance with DHS, NIST, and FISMA guidelines in all network infrastructure deployments.
 * Serve as technical authority in vendor management, solution evaluations, and major incident response.
 * Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, design documentation, and executive briefings for internal and client stakeholders.