Network Engineering Senior Mission Architect

The role

The Network Architect designs enterprise networking infrastructure including cloud connectivity, SDN, LAN/WAN, data centers, and network security systems. This person will create and communicate implementation plans and serve as the technical authority on network design for the J9HT program.

What you will do

• Design the program's enterprise networking infrastructure
• Create and communicate network infrastructure implementation and management plans
• Serve as the technical authority on network design
• Ensure infrastructure is scalable, secure, and highly available
• Work with Program Management to ensure technical deliverables meet customer goals
• Collaborate with the Program / Portfolio PMA on solution and vision
• Develop and implement architectural approaches for complex systems
• Integrate technologies, capabilities, and components into cohesive solutions
• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders
• Provide architectural guidance on components or subsystems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering and infrastructure design
• 3+ years in a senior or lead network architect capacity within an enterprise environment
• 3+ years experience in network engineering in support of federal agency
• Deep hands-on experience with SDN controllers and fabric architectures, such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Open Virtual Network (OVN), or cloud-native software-defined networking
• Strong understanding of overlay networks (VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve) and controller-driven orchestration
• Solid understanding of hybrid cloud architectures, transit gateways, virtual private clouds (VPC/VNet), and direct connectivity solutions (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute)
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD/Federal security standards, including RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIG implementation
• Experience with network virtualization and virtual switching across VMware (NSX, vSwitch/vDS) and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
• Advanced proficiency with traditional routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Deep familiarity with DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Load Balancing (F5, Citrix), and VPN technologies

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Substantial paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Income protection benefits

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance

About the company

Clarity Innovations is a national security partner that delivers solutions to the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). Their platform modernizes data operations using advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices.