Senior Network Architect - SIPRNet Pilot with Security Clearance

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