Network Architect

Job ID: 2615345

Location: Sterling, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-06

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

?SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Architect to join our team in providing technical support to a dynamic program encompassing the management, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance of large-scale network communication systems. In this role, the candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end design and management of data transport needs between multiple sites and manage the growth with addition of sites. The ideal candidate will take the initiative, act independently to solve problems, and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment that supports a broad range of operational requirements. The candidate should be an expert with experience in network forensics and IP address tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design and management of data transport needs between multiple sites

Translate customer network CONOPS and requirements into procurable vendor specifications

Develop plans for engagement with carriers for procurement of services, architecture of end-to-end transport, and coordination of the implementation of circuits, cross connects, etc.

Specify and deploy network encryption requirements

Provide strong written documentation of network architectures, vendor engagements and status, and other project developments

Engage with vendor engineers and customer technical leads

Multi-task and produce high-quality products under tight deadlines

Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to work both individually and in a team environment with limited oversight

Provide effective organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Employ strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with other components to communicate processes and procedures, and facilitate program requirements

Provide outstanding customer service skills to meet high demand requirements

Qualifications

Must hold an active TS/SCI and poly to be considered for this role

Bachelor's Degree in network engineering or other relevant field, or experience may be substituted for the degree

Minimum of 10 years network architect experience

15 or more years of relevant technical experience

Strong documentation skills

Experience architecting large scale network systems and procuring services from vendors

Possess deep expertise in networking, transport technologies, and have direct experience procuring transport from major carriers

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.