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# Network Architect - Active Security Clearance Required

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,000 - $232,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Satcom, VMware Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88304383/1

## About the Role

* 5+ years hands-on experience in networking
 * 2+ years experience as a network architect
 * Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent experience
 * CCNP or higher certification, or equivalent experience
 * Strong understanding of datacenter, service provider and cloud networking
 * Strong understanding of cloud and onprem physical or virtual infrastructure
 * Experience automating and managing complex network infrastructure at scale
 * Experience with:
 + Background with L2/L3 networking protocols and security concepts
 + Multi-Vendor layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, HSRP, OSPF, etc.)
 + WAN/LAN/SDN/MPLS
 + Cisco and Juniper based networks
 * US Government position. US Citizenship required
 * Must hold an active United States Top Secret Clearance
 * Ability to travel up to 10%
 * Must be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA

What will help you on the job

 * Experience with System level design
 * Experience with cloud-based solutions utilizing AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
 * Knowledge of hardening and security concepts
 * Knowledge of SD-WAN architecture/design
 * Palo Alto, and/or Fortinet experience
 * Strong proficiency with network monitoring protocols and tools

## Description

Viasat is looking for an experienced network architect to lead design and architecture of our Government SATCOM orchestration and service delivery platforms! We are developing large scale multi-network satellite orchestration platforms that provide real-time situational awareness and command and control capabilities to a global fleet of high value aircraft. We need your help to drive the design and architecture of the large-scale enterprise and backbone networks supporting these products.
The day-to-day

 * Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and sustainment of our enterprise and backbone networks
 * Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of Systems, Software, Cybersecurity, and Cloud engineers to deliver a holistic networking solution
 * Quickly iterate and update network designs to meet rapidly evolving customer needs
 * Act as the SME for Network infrastructure and mentor more junior network engineers supporting the product
 * Innovate ways to scale by applying automation and operational improvements
 * Perform trade studies and vendor comparisons to ensure Viasat is implementing the best solutions for our problems
 * Stay on top of trends in industry and technology, evaluating their usefulness and applicability to the problems Viasat is solving