Network System Architect

CAE

Arlington, TX, United States
Hybrid
Wan architecture design
Mpls, sdwan, vpn expertise
Dod security standards compliance
Lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations

Job Summary

  • Lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations.
  • Develop scalable, secure network architectures, integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross functional teams including simulation developers, cybersecurity specialists, and logistics planners to ensure high availability, low latency, and compliance with DoD standards.
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance, a work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe, and freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions.

Matching Summary

Lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • WAN architecture design
  • MPLS, SDWAN, VPN expertise
  • DoD security standards compliance
  • large-scale defense deployments
  • network security implementation
  • Zero Trust architecture knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with cross functional teams
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • mentoring junior engineers

Key Requirements

  • 8 years of progressive experience in network design
  • Proven track record designing large scale enterprise networks
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Hands-on experience with network security
  • Familiarity with virtualization and SDN/NFV
  • Deep knowledge of routing protocols
  • Experience with network automation frameworks
  • Previous DoD/government cyber security experience
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Ability to produce RMF-ready architecture artifacts
  • Experience applying STIG guidance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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