Network Architect – Government

AT&T

Network Architect designing and implementing secure network environments for US Government Program. Evaluating new technologies and maintaining network models for USSTRATCOM.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBellevue • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,600 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain network UAF models in support of enterprise architecture and network modernization efforts.
Design, build, and assist in maintaining USSTRATCOM’s secure network environment.
Evaluate new and emerging network technologies to improve network performance, reliability, and security.
Develop architectural approaches and technical designs for approved network technology refresh initiatives.
Lead or support the implementation of new network technologies following technical refresh approval.
Maintain awareness of new networking features, products, and capabilities relevant to mission and enterprise needs.
Brief USSTRATCOM management on new networking technologies annually, or more frequently as required.
Lead or contribute to monthly technical status meetings and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Support architecture development, engineering analysis, and technical planning activities across the network domain.
Ensure network designs align with enterprise architecture objectives, mission requirements, and security expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or other relevant STEM discipline.
Demonstrated experience in network architecture, network engineering, or enterprise infrastructure design.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise network environments.
Experience evaluating and integrating new network technologies to improve performance, reliability, and security.
Experience developing architectural designs, technical solutions, and implementation plans for network modernization or refresh efforts.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including through formal briefings and status meetings.
Experience supporting technical reviews, status reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
Strong understanding of secure network design principles, enterprise networking concepts, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
ITIL 4 certification required within 9 months of hire.
DoD 8140-compliant certification required within 6 months of hire.
Intermediate or Advanced level certifications are preferred.
Qualifying certifications may include: CASP+, CCSP, CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCIA, GCLD, GCSA, GDSA, GICSP, GSEC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architecturenetwork engineeringenterprise infrastructure designsecure network environmentsnetwork technologies evaluationarchitectural designstechnical solutionsimplementation plansnetwork modernizationnetwork design principles

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder coordinationtechnical briefingsstatus reportingrisk managementteam leadershipanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

ITIL 4DoD 8140-compliant certificationCASP+CCSPCISSOCISSP-ISSAPCISSP-ISSEPCloud+CSSLPFITSP-D