GovCIO LLC seeks a Senior Computer Network Architect to design and modernize secure, high-availability network infrastructures for federal agencies. You'll lead architecture for LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments; implement zero-trust and advanced security controls; and optimize performance for mission-critical systems. Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, and software teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions. Mentor engineers, produce architecture artifacts, and support modernization roadmaps in a collaborative, mission-driven, and fast-paced federal IT environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and document secure, scalable network architectures for federal agency environments
- Lead implementation and optimization of LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid network solutions
- Implement and maintain zero-trust, segmentation, and advanced security controls
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams on integrated solutions
- Monitor and tune network performance, availability, and resiliency for mission systems
- Ensure compliance with federal security and networking standards and policies
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network issues
- Mentor and guide junior network engineers and administrators
- Produce architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation
- Support roadmap planning and modernization initiatives for government clients
Required Skills
- Network architecture design
- Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Firewall and VPN configuration
- Zero Trust and network security
- Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- SDN and automation (e.g., Ansible, Python)
- Load balancing and high availability
- Network performance monitoring and tuning
- LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi design
- Documentation and network diagramming