Computer Network Architect

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as Computer Network Architect for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As the Computer Network Architect, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of War (DoW), Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Special Access Program(s) (SAPs) (DoW SAP CIO).  The Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise network architectures that support secure, resilient, and high-performing mission operations. This role supports network engineering initiatives, develops connectivity solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, and ensures network infrastructure meets performance, security, and availability requirements. The Network Architect collaborates with cloud providers, mission owners, cybersecurity teams, and external partners to support network modernization, integration, and operational excellence.

You will play a crucial role in leading a team to support in the following areas:

• Design and manage enterprise network architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide network engineering efforts supporting secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity.
• Architect and optimize WAN, LAN, VPN, cloud, and interconnection solutions.
• Develop network standards, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with mission requirements.
• Support workload onboarding and integration with cloud and customer network environments.
• Collaborate with service providers, DISA, and stakeholder organizations to provision and maintain network services.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure operational continuity.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, RMF, and network security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to network engineering teams

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
• 15+ years of network engineering experience
• Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Required Certifications:  CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, or CISSP
• Enterprise network architecture and design.
• Routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud environments).
• WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and network segmentation.
• Network security architecture, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Quality of Service (QoS) engineering and performance optimization.
• Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
• DISA, DoW network architectures, and secure connectivity solutions.
• Infrastructure documentation and technical design development.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required