CyKor

Senior Network Architect – Software Networking, Active Top Secret Clearance Required

CyKor

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Alexandria • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsibleVMware

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end design of SDN architectures across DoDIN enclaves (CONUS/OCONUS)
  • Develop high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for software-defined environments
  • Define network segmentation, policy enforcement, and zero trust architecture patterns
  • Ensure interoperability with DoDIN enterprise services and transport layers
  • Architect and guide deployment of SDN solutions including Cisco SD-WAN / SDA and VMware NSX or equivalent
  • Define controller-based architectures, orchestration, and policy frameworks
  • Establish automation strategies using APIs, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code
  • Drive standardization of SDN templates, configurations, and deployment models
  • Ensure designs align with RMF (Risk Management Framework), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
  • Lead ATO package development and system accreditation support
  • Integrate security controls into architecture (encryption, segmentation, identity enforcement)
  • Interface with DoDIN operations (NOCs/SOCs), engineering teams and government technical authorities (e.g., TWH, ISSM, PMO)
  • Translate mission needs into technical solutions aligned with DoD enterprise direction
  • Provide technical leadership during design reviews, PMO syncs, and IPT engagements
  • Serve as lead architect across programs and task orders
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical oversight for implementation teams
  • Validate solutions in lab environments (e.g., integration labs, C5I environments)
  • Drive delivery discipline ensuring designs are executable, supportable, and scalable
  • Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, design packages (HLD/LLD) and implementation and validation plans
  • Support configuration control boards (CCB) and engineering review boards
  • Provide inputs to executive briefings and technical white papers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and DoD or federal network environments
  • 5+ years of experience designing or implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN) and large-scale enterprise network transformations
  • Demonstrated experience supporting DoDIN or equivalent mission-critical networks
  • Strategic thinker with strong systems-level perspective
  • Ability to translate mission needs into technical architecture
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capability
  • Excellent communication with executive and technical stakeholders
  • Proven ability to deliver in high-tempo, mission-critical environments
  • Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible preferred
Benefits
  • Equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in the workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
SDN architecturehigh-level design (HLD)low-level design (LLD)network segmentationpolicy enforcementzero trust architectureautomation strategiesinfrastructure-as-codeencryptionlarge-scale enterprise network transformations
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingleadershipmentorshipcommunicationsystems-level perspectivetechnical oversightdelivery disciplineproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceTop Secret clearanceSCI eligibility