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# Network Architect - FitUp (TS/SCI with Poly)

- **Company:** Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000 - $215,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cisco IOS, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, IP Multicasting, Network Packet, IP Routing, Junos, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Scripting, Multi-Cloud, Juniper, Information Technology, Cisco, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-architect-fitup-ts-sci-with-poly-laurel-md--e77ff9f0-abcd-42ba-bcd2-c438b0897ece

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Contract Requirements, Federal Contracts, United States Citizen, Security Clearance, Network Administration/Management, System Integration (SI), Operations Security (OPSEC), * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional IT experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

 * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
 * Ten (10) or more years of related experience.
 * At least one of the following certifications:*
 + Security+ CE
 + CCNA-Security, + Cisco CCNP Enterprise
 + Cisco CCIE (preferred)
 + Aruba Certified Professional
 + Juniper JNCIP
 * Demonstrated experience in at least two (2) of the following technical areas: network troubleshooting and diagnostics; router and switch configuration and management; Cisco IOS and/or Junos OS administration; firewall technologies; LAN/WAN/CAN architectures; hubs, bridges, and gateways; network packet analysis and monitoring tools; and database tools.
 * Understanding of Microsoft Azure networking, AWS, scripting, and virtualization.
 * Familiarity with Zero Trust networking.
 * Experience with providing highly technical and specialized guidance and input towards architecture discussions through best practice consultation.
 * Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and conduct oral presentations.
 * Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.

Desired Qualifications:

 * Experience performing DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) for critical network infrastructure services.
 * Experience supporting MultiCloud Fabric (MCF) infrastructure.
 * Experience with cloud engineering and modernization.*

## Description

Job Title: Network Architect (FitUp Team)Location: Laurel, MDEmployment Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-SiteWork Site: Customer SiteSecurity Clearance: Current Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Polygraph is required. Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position-appropriate security clearance is required., Position Overview: The Network Architect serves as a senior network engineering and architecture expert responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing network infrastructure in support of mission-critical environments. This role will work closely with customer and technical stakeholders on infrastructure planning, architecture development, system integration, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions that meet operational, security, and performance requirements., * Architect solutions for needs throughout the IC, including IP routing, addressing, IP Multicast, IP QOS, and IP encryptors;

 * Work with System Engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements;
 * Work with customers to develop test plans and conduct testing of architecture as required;
 * Consult on and engineer next-generation solutions compliant with Agency policies to meet changing security needs, incorporating industry best practices;
 * Design solutions for and integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide support for several types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies;
 * Lead large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale;
 * Provide guidance to Junior Network Engineers;
 * Perform fact-finding, analysis, and development of hypothesis/conclusions, production of final recommendation reports, and delivery of presentations.*