Senior Network Architect

NIGHTWING LLC
Herndon, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Herndon, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Border Gateway Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocols
Network Architecture
Network Planning and Design
Routing
Network Segmentation
Open Shortest Path First
Systems Integration
Cloud Platform System
HybridCloud
Juniper
Information Technology
SDN Network
Palo Alto Networks
Nutanix
Cisco networks

Job description

  • Lead end-to-end network architecture strategy across multi-domain environments
  • Design resilient, scalable network solutions integrating on-prem and cloud-native platforms
  • Align network infrastructure with enterprise modernization and security mandates
  • Provide technical oversight through planning and implementation
  • Shape future-state network evolution, including hybrid and virtual transitions
  • Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science)
  • 10+ years of experience in network design, including WAN, LAN, and hybrid cloud integrations
  • Deep understanding of routing/switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), network segmentation, and encrypted transport mechanisms
  • Strong experience with enterprise-grade gear (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) and familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
  • Prior exposure to secure agency environments, including comfort working with mission-specific tools and infrastructure
  • Desired, but not required, experience with Nutanix solutions

Preferred Certs: CCIE, CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent

About the company

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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