Sr Network/Cloud Architect/Active clearance required/Washington DC area

We are seeking an experienced Network /cloud Architect to support a Federal Government program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale enterprise network infrastructures in federal environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network solutions.
• Develop network architecture, standards, and technical documentation.
• Support WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching, and network security initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to implement network solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with mission requirements.
• Provide technical leadership during network modernization and transformation projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering/architecture experience.
• Proven experience supporting Federal Government environments.
• Strong expertise in:
• Enterprise WAN/LAN architecture
• Cisco routing and switching
• BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs
• Network segmentation and high availability
• Firewalls and network security
• Experience developing network design documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Bachelor''''''''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP or CCIE certification.
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• DoD Security Clearance (preferred).