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C2 Datacenter Network Architect Lead

$112k
Full-time

Kforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is seeking an experienced C2 Datacenter Network Architect, Lead to design and implement highly available, mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national defense and Intelligence Community environments. Summary: In this role, you will lead the architecture and design of a critical datacenter network, applying your expertise in software-defined networking, network transport, security, and modern datacenter architecture. You will work with a highly technical team to develop secure, resilient, next-generation network solutions capable of supporting evolving mission requirements and distributed environments. Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale datacenter networks
  • Design highly available network environments supporting 20+ distributed spoke locations
  • Develop modern network architectures using Spine-Leaf and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies
  • Architect secure Layer 2 through Layer 4 networking solutions across multi-vendor environments
  • Integrate network transport, security, firewalls, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud connectivity
  • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the network lifecycle
  • Design resilient solutions capable of supporting high-priority C2 and Intelligence Community missions
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineering Lead, Network Architect, or similar role supporting large-scale DoD enterprise networks
  • Hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN)
  • Experience designing highly available datacenter networks supporting 20+ distributed sites
  • Strong knowledge of Layer 2 through Layer 4 networking protocols in multi-vendor environments
  • Knowledge of modern datacenter networking architectures and best practices, including Spine-Leaf architecture
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Cisco CCIE certification
  • Experience supporting enterprise intelligence or command-and-control networks, including JWICS, JADC2, NC3, or C3BMC
  • Experience planning and provisioning DISN network transport
  • Experience implementing Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and SD-WAN
  • Experience designing or implementing hybrid cloud network architectures
  • Experience with cross-domain solutions and multi-layer enclave architectures

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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