Network Architect

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Architect to support a company focused on delivering enterprise network modernization and mission-critical communications capabilities across complex Department of Defense and national security environments. This position is completely on-site in Honolulu, HI . The Network Architect will serve as the senior-most network engineering authority, leading architecture, modernization, integration, and operational support efforts across geographically dispersed classified and unclassified environments. Join a mission that directly supports critical command, control, and operational capabilities throughout the Pacific theater.

Responsibilities for the Network Architect include:

• Lead the design, development, and sustainment of enterprise network architectures supporting DoD missions across Hawaii, Alaska, Japan/Okinawa, and CONUS locations.
• Serve as the highest-level engineering escalation point for Tier 3/Tier 4 network incidents involving routing, switching, transport, security boundaries, performance, and failover operations.
• Develop and maintain network engineering baselines, implementation plans, routing/IP schemes, configurations, cutover strategies, testing procedures, and as-built documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior engineers while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements, RMF standards, Zero Trust principles, STIGs, and configuration management processes.
• Brief senior government leaders, General Officers, and executive stakeholders on technical risks, architecture decisions, operational readiness, and modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications for the Network Architect include:

• 15+ years of progressive network engineering experience, including at least 7 years serving as a senior architect, chief engineer, technical lead, or equivalent authority within complex DoD or national security environments.
• Active Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or CCIE Security certification. (preferred)
• Expert experience with enterprise routing and switching, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, multicast, VRF/VLAN segmentation, QoS, firewalls, SDN, WAN technologies, encryption, network monitoring, and high-availability architectures.
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting large-scale DoD classified and unclassified networks including NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, MPE/CENTRIX, CSfC, Type 1 encryption, and cross-domain solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, risk management, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills with experience briefing senior executives and General Officers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility required prior to start date.

Compensation for the Network Architect includes:

• Salary Range: $180,000-$210,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law