Senior Enterprise Architect - CHNO Infrastructure

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a remote Senior Enterprise Architect to support the US Courts.

The team is looking to add a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, modernization, and optimization of large-scale government enterprise networks. This role is responsible for establishing and enforcing network architecture standards and driving strategic modernization initiatives, including SD-WAN, cloud and hybrid connectivity, network segmentation, Zero Trust architectures, data center networking, and Cisco-based WAN solutions. The Network Architect ensures that all network solutions are secure, resilient, scalable, and highly available across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Duties:

• Support advanced development, engineering, and support of the DCN
• Consult and advise AO, DTS, and local court IT staff on critical IT network architecture decisions and issues by conducting industry research, performing Analysis of Alternatives studies
• Create, maintain, and update deliverables including Network Requirements Documents, Network Topology Diagrams, Network Design Documents, Capacity Planning Analyses, and Quality of Service (QoS) Design Specifications
• Design end-to-end enterprise network architectures (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud, and edge)
• Define network standards, reference architectures, and design patterns
• Lead network segmentation, zero-trust, and defense-in-depth strategies
• Architect high-availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency solutions
• Lead SD-WAN, cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Express Route, Direct Connect), and network transformation initiatives
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors; perform technical trade studies
• Develop long-term network roadmaps aligned with business and security objectives
• Support legacy network migration and technical debt reduction
• Integrate security controls including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS security, and network monitoring
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on compliance (FISMA, NIST, Zero Trust)
• Ensure architectures meet audit, compliance, and accreditation requirements
• Zscaler Zero trust architecture

• Bachelor's with 8+ years of network architecture experience (or commensurate experience)
• 7+ years of enterprise networking experience with 5+ years in an architecture role
• Advanced and deep expertise in network design, management, and troubleshooting
• Required technical expertise includes extensive experience with:
• Enterprise routing and switching architectures
• Secure network perimeter and remote access solutions
• Cisco enterprise networking and WAN technologies
• SD-WAN and cloud connectivity architectures
• Network security and visibility platforms, including Cisco, Zscaler, Gigamon, McAfee, F5, and comparable enterprise solutions
• Clearance Required:
  
  Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo  be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics  screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

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