Network Infrastructure Architect

Network Infrastructure Architect

Washington DC Washington Navy Yard - Washington, DC 20003

Overview

Salary Range $180,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary Level Experienced Position Type Full Time

Description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

FEDITC, LLC seeks an experienced Network Infrastructure Architect in the Washington, DC area to provide strategic architectural leadership for the DHS Enterprise Engineering Division (EED), supporting comprehensive HSEN capabilities and services. This role requires deep expertise in LAN/WAN, enterprise wireless networking, network security engineering, collaboration tools, cloud hosting, and advanced communication services. The Architect will drive the consolidation and standardization of DHS's diverse communication networks, significantly enhancing collaboration, operational efficiency, and the overall homeland security response capabilities.

A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)

This is an upcoming opportunity contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for the integration, scalability, interoperability, and flexibility of DHS HSEN and LAN-A networks.
• Oversee advanced system operations, configuration management, and provide high-level support for Tier III/Tier IV issues.
• Collaborate closely with the Network Operations & Security Center (NOSC) and DHS Headquarters Operation Division (HOD) to facilitate enhancements and successful transition of new technologies into production.
• Guide strategic initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies, implement cloud solutions, and enhance collaboration platforms to streamline DHS network operations.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive system and network architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Conduct infrastructure and network assessments, including capacity planning, performance analysis, traffic modeling, and optimization recommendations.
• Drive network security engineering initiatives and support the certification and accreditation activities in alignment with DHS security standards and policies.
• Actively participate in change management processes, delivering detailed assessments, risk analyses, and recommendations for network improvements and optimizations.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience supporting DHS Wide Area Networks.
• Extensive expertise in DHS enterprise-level network architecture and modernization projects.
• Proven experience leading and executing architecture strategies for complex, enterprise-wide DHS network infrastructures.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience providing network architecture support for large-scale programs involving over 5,500 field sites, at least two data centers or colocation facilities, and serving 250,000+ users.

Education:

• Master's Degree in related field

Certifications:

• Active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is required.

Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC'S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

Benefits:

• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.