Senior Network Architect (TS/SCI)
Tampa, FL
Full Time
Experienced
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to support USSOCOM NetOps and global ISR transport operations in a mission-critical 24x7x365 environment. This role provides Tier 4 network architecture support in accordance with the SIE OPORD and will support global transport, multicast video delivery, cybersecurity integration, and network modernization efforts.
This position is fully on-site at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) clearance.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to support USSOCOM NetOps and global ISR transport operations in a mission-critical 24x7x365 environment. This role provides Tier 4 network architecture support in accordance with the SIE OPORD and will support global transport, multicast video delivery, cybersecurity integration, and network modernization efforts.
This position is fully on-site at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead network architecture design, upgrades, optimization, and modernization efforts.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and Tier 4 escalation support across complex LAN/WAN environments.
- Support connectivity between multiple OCONUS media ports and data centers in the Washington, DC area and Europe/NATO locations.
- Enable multicast video transport from manned and unmanned ISR sources.
- Support StarShield integration and related transport/network requirements.
- Manage network backups, configuration version control, and system enhancements.
- Integrate cyber defense requirements into network architecture and operations.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, performance improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Support Cisco Next-Generation Firewall environments, including SFMC/FTD.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
- CCIE certification.
- 12+ years of network engineering/architecture experience, depending on degree.
- Deep LAN/WAN experience, including EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and Layer 2 networking.
- Advanced multicast design and troubleshooting experience, including PIM and IGMP.
- Experience with WAN, Layer 2, multicast, and ideally SD-WAN technologies.
- Experience supporting mission-critical 24x7x365 operations.
- Experience supporting USSOCOM, ISR, DoD, or special operations network environments.
- Experience with StarShield integration or similar advanced transport/satellite networking capabilities.
- Strong understanding of secure global transport networks and cyber defense integration.
- Experience working across OCONUS or NATO partner environments.
- Up to 25% OCONUS travel required, primarily to Europe, including Amsterdam.
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