Network Architect

Position Summary Long Term / Full Time Contract Onsite in Maryland and Must have an Active SECRET Clearance ... Seeking a Lead / Principal Network Engineer / Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery support for modernized Teleport management, control, and service orchestration capabilities. This role will develop an enterprise Teleport management and control reference/solution architecture that supports the Teleport and mission partner operations, including situational awareness, common operational picture, automated SATCOM service fulfillment, automated resource planning, end device provisioning, and dashboarding of Teleport resources. This individual will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for translating approved architecture and operational requirements into operator-ready capabilities. The role also includes product ownership support, vendor oversight, acquisition support, and coordination across the broader DoD SATCOM community to ensure the Teleport solution integrates effectively with adjacent programs and systems. Work Location / Clearance · Active SECRET clearance required · 100% onsite at Fort Meade, MD (Maryland) · Travel required in support of stakeholder coordination, vendor engagement, and integration activities Key Responsibilities · Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of enterprise, hybrid, and specialized network environments · Develop system architecture enabling automated resource planning and end device provisioning across the Teleport Program · Define reference architectures, standards, implementation patterns, and best practices · Design and implement network automation solutions to improve provisioning, configuration management, compliance, and operational efficiency · Design APIs and integration patterns to enable interoperability with adjacent tools, platforms, and operational systems · Translate approved architecture and requirements into deployable, operator-ready orchestration capabilities · Support acquisition-related efforts by helping define technical and programmatic objectives tied to Teleport automation goals · Assess and advise government stakeholders on the effectiveness of the selected vendor’s implementation · Remain closely involved in day-to-day vendor activities to ensure technical quality and mission alignment · Represent the Teleport Program Office across the DoD SATCOM community and coordinate dependencies with external organizations Required Qualifications · Deep expertise in network architecture, design, and documentation · Strong experience with network automation · Experience with provisioning orchestration and service delivery automation · Experience designing network APIs and system integrations · Experience translating architecture and requirements into operational capabilities · Strong understanding of routing, switching, resiliency, service assurance, and operational network design · Experience developing reference architectures, solution designs, and technical standards · TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), OSI model, DNS, DHCP, NAT · WAN technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and metro Ethernet/E-line · Routing concepts and protocols including segment routing, BGP, OSPF, and ISIS · Switching technologies including VLAN, VXLAN, link aggregation, access control features · Cloud networking, including hybrid cloud/on-premises designs · Virtualization concepts including network virtualization, containers, and hypervisors · NMS/EMS concepts and operational Management and Control (M&C) environments, including NetOps functions such as monitoring, logging, and performance management Preferred Qualifications · Experience with SATCOM networks and Teleport or similar ground infrastructure · Experience supporting common operational picture or situational awareness platforms · Experience with ServiceNow ITOM and CMDB management · Familiarity with CDS/CDES and AWS Diode technologies · Background in cyber security and network security engineering · Experience with Cisco 9300/9300X, HAIPE/TACLANE, Versa, Viasat, and iDirect · Familiarity with DISA, mission partner, or broader DoD SATCOM operational environments · Knowledge of SATCOM terrestrial infrastructure and commercial SATCOM provider offerings Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a systems-minded, strategic technical leader who can define architecture, guide implementation, oversee vendor execution, and coordinate across stakeholders to deliver resilient, integrated, operator-ready Teleport capabilities in a mission-critical environment... Please contact Marc (CI) directly, along with your resume, at: mjw @ cisoftware . com Pay: $75.00 - $95.00 per hour Work Location: In person