Senior Strategic Network Architect

Overview

Senior Strategic Network Architect

LOCATION : Pentagon - Washington, DC

SALARY RANGE : 150k - 170k

JOB STATUS : Full Time

CLEARANCE : Top Secret / SCI

TRAVEL : As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a STRATEGIC NETWORK ARCHITECT - SENIOR located at the PENTAGON in Washington, DC. This position will deliver professional management, system analysis, and technical assistance support services for daily Strategic Network Initiatives at Headquarters AF.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• STEM related bachelor's degree (master's degree is a plus)
• Bachelor's Degree and 6 to 12 years of directly related experience required.
• Ability to advise senior management (e.g., CIO) on cost / benefit analysis of AF IC Information Environment programs, policies, processes, and systems, and elements.
• Network Architecture & Design : Design scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise network infrastructures; experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, DoD Cloud); develop and implementing Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA).
• Network Security : Create and enforce network security policies and procedures; implement security measures aligned with DoD, IC, and Zero Trust principles; conduct network audits and compliance assessments (e.g., NIST, RMF).
• Performance, Reliability & Monitoring : Evaluate networks for performance, reliability, and scalability; use tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or Splunk for monitoring and diagnostics; design solutions to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
• Network Protocols & Services : In-depth knowledge of TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and VLANs; understanding of routing, switching, and load balancing in enterprise settings.
• Project & Lifecycle Management : Manage multiple concurrent network projects through design to implementation; develop detailed project plans, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies; support modernization initiatives and digital transformation strategies.
• Hardware & Software Expertise : Display familiarity with networking equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto); recommend and evaluate networking hardware / software for procurement.
• Business Continuity & Recovery : Develop disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP); ensure rapid restoration during outages or cyber incidents.
• Policy & Governance : Create and enforce enterprise-wide network policies and standards; align technical activities with Air Force and IC policies and governance structures.
• Documentation & Technical Writing : Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation; translate complex technical data into accessible documentation for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Maintain compliance with DoD and IC standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, DoD 8500-series); perform risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

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