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# Senior Network Systems Architect IV

- **Company:** San Diego, CA
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Data Systems, Network Architecture, Computer Networking Systems, Test Scripts
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c7ee1d5697a4a7ce

## About the Role

* Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
 * DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
 * Education: Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
 * Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
 * Experience producing network architecture and detailed design packages, reviewing installation drawings, and evaluating shore installation and signal-flow impacts.
 * Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.
 * A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.
 * Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

## Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Network Systems Architect IV to develop the engineering architecture and technical documentation used to implement and sustain Navy shore network changes. The Senior Network Systems Architect IV translates design decisions into coordinated architecture, configuration, installation and test information. This position also evaluates site and signal-flow effects through Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans so upgrades can be reviewed and implemented with a clear operational understanding.

Roles & Responsibilities:

 * Develop and review high-level architectures, detailed designs, configuration settings and installation procedures for network technical insertions.
 * Align test plans, test reports, equipment lists and engineering changes with the proposed system design.
 * Prepare Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans describing upgrade scope, signal flow, site constraints and effects on user activities.
 * Review installation drawings, design proposals and technical reports for consistency with performance requirements.
 * Define installation success criteria and document lessons learned, operability concerns and schedule risks affecting fielded systems.
 * Resolve discrepancies among architecture, installation and configuration documents with the responsible engineering specialists.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.