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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Acuity
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Unix, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Data Streaming, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=67c60084b52864d5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Telecommunications data network configuration?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 6+ years of experience as a network or data center systems engineer

 * 3+ years of experience in network architecture
 * Experience in network design, protocols, and infrastructure, and with IPv4, IPv6, QoS, MPLS, or BGP
 * Knowledge of network topology diagrams and modifying, as needed, using network diagraming software, such as MS Visio
 * Knowledge of STIG network device security compliance, security hardening requirements, and secure device access control login methods
 * Knowledge of network security principles and practices, including Crypto, COMSEC, ViPER, or VOIP, to install and configure network devices
 * Ability to develop network architecture to support worldwide encrypted communications and model out bandwidth, data flows, and define data mission threads in MBSE
 * Top Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree
 * Network+, Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP Certification

Nice If You Have:

 * 2+ years of experience with missile warning mission or ground-based systems
 * Experience with enterprise network management tools to monitor network performance status, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection or prevention systems
 * Experience with leadership
 * Experience with Unix, Linux, RedHat, and RHEL version 6 or above
 * Knowledge of STIG network device security compliance, security hardening requirements, and secure device access control login methods
 * Knowledge of basic data cryptographic techniques and government-classified networks
 * Ability to design scalable and resilient network architectures in on-prem or cloud architectures
 * Possession of excellent communication and teamwork skills
 * TS/SCI clearance

## Description

As a Network Architect on our team, you'll use your skills in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, and network transport layers to help support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.


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