Senior Enterprise Architect - CHNO Infrastructure
US-Remote
Careers (External)
Req #: 7496
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for a remote Senior Enterprise Architect to support the US Courts. Responsibilities: The team is looking to add a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, modernization, and optimization of large-scale government enterprise networks. This role is responsible for establishing and enforcing network architecture standards and driving strategic modernization initiatives, including SD-WAN, cloud and hybrid connectivity, network segmentation, Zero Trust architectures, data center networking, and Cisco-based WAN solutions. The Network Architect ensures that all network solutions are secure, resilient, scalable, and highly available across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Duties: * Support advanced development, engineering, and support of the DCN * Consult and advise AO, DTS, and local court IT staff on critical IT network architecture decisions and issues by conducting industry research, performing Analysis of Alternatives studies * Create, maintain, and update deliverables including Network Requirements Documents, Network Topology Diagrams, Network Design Documents, Capacity Planning Analyses, and Quality of Service (QoS) Design Specifications * Design end-to-end enterprise network architectures (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud, and edge) * Define network standards, reference architectures, and design patterns * Lead network segmentation, zero-trust, and defense-in-depth strategies * Architect high-availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency solutions * Lead SD-WAN, cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect), and network transformation initiatives * Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors; perform technical trade studies * Develop long-term network roadmaps aligned with business and security objectives * Support legacy network migration and technical debt reduction * Integrate security controls including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS security, and network monitoring * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on compliance (FISMA, NIST, Zero Trust) * Ensure architectures meet audit, compliance, and accreditation requirements * Zscaler Zero trust architecture Qualifications: * Bachelor's with 8+ years of network architecture experience (or commensurate experience) * 7+ years of enterprise networking experience with 5+ years in an architecture role * Advanced and deep expertise in network design, management, and troubleshooting * Required technical expertise includes extensive experience with: * Enterprise routing and switching architectures * Secure network perimeter and remote access solutions * Cisco enterprise networking and WAN technologies * SD-WAN and cloud connectivity architectures * Network security and visibility platforms, including Cisco, Zscaler, Gigamon, McAfee, F5, and comparable enterprise solutions * Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance
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