Senior Network Architect - SIPRNet Pilot

CyKor is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to lead technical architecture and engineering efforts supporting a federal SIPRNet Pilot initiative. This role will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, integrating, and validating secure classified network solutions while ensuring interoperability with existing enterprise services.

The successful candidate will work closely with DOD engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, and program leadership to develop scalable, secure, and repeatable deployment architectures that support future enterprise expansion.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Architecture & Engineering

Lead architecture and technical design for the SIPRNet Pilot
Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
Design secure routing, switching, and network segmentation architectures
Develop implementation standards and engineering baselines
Ensure compliance with DoD and DHS security requirements

Technical Leadership

Serve as senior technical advisor during pilot planning and execution
Mentor engineering teams supporting implementation activities
Review technical designs and provide architecture approval
Support troubleshooting of complex Layer 2/Layer 3 issues

Integration

Integrate Cisco ISE with classified network infrastructure
Coordinate with cybersecurity teams supporting RMF and ATO activities
Validate interoperability with existing enterprise services
Support lab validation, pilot testing, and production transition

Documentation

Produce engineering design packages
Develop implementation guides and standard operating procedures
Create network diagrams, migration plans, and rollback procedures
Support executive technical briefings and customer presentations

Customer Engagement

Interface directly with federal technical leadership
Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
Provide architecture recommendations and risk assessments
Support milestone reviews and pilot readiness activities

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 10 years of enterprise network engineering experience
Minimum 5 years designing secure enterprise architectures
Active Top Secret clearance
Experience supporting DoD, DHS, or USCG environments
Strong knowledge of classified network operations
CCNP Enterprise certification

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Cisco routing and switching
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Enterprise network segmentation
Secure routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
VLANs, VRFs, ACLs, and NAT
Layer 2/Layer 3 troubleshooting
Cisco Catalyst platforms
Enterprise WAN technologies
High Availability (HA) architectures
Network monitoring and performance optimization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification
Cisco ISE specialization
CISSP certification
Security+ certification
Experience supporting SIPRNet or other classified networks
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture
Knowledge of DISA STIGs and RMF
Familiarity with DoDIN architecture standards
C5I experience
DHS enterprise networking experience
Experience supporting pilot network deployments
Experience with network modernization initiatives
Experience with secure enclave design
Experience with Cisco SDA and SD-WAN integration
Experience with classified network implementation

TRAVEL/LOCATION:

Hybrid work schedule with on-site duties at client sites in Alexandria, VA and/or Kearneysville, WV 2-3 days a week as needed