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Network Architect

Nationwide IT Services
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Aug 22, 2025
Network Architect 100% Onsite Possess Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification. Routing and Switching certification. National Capital Region (NCR) Alexandria, VA Nationwide IT Services is seeking a full-time Network Architect for a potential opportunity to support the Department of Defense Office (DoD), Inspector General (OIG), and Information Technology Support Services (ITSS). The DoD OIG mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in DoD programs and operations; promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. The DoD OIG keeps the Secretary of Defense and Congress informed of fraud, waste, abuse, and program deficiencies identified through its oversight work. The DoD OIG's administrative and criminal investigators, auditors, evaluators, and support staff operate globally, conducting investigations, audits, evaluations, and mission support activities to accomplish the DoD OIG's mission. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide enclave, data center, and cloud network architectures, engineering, and operations required to maintain secure and reliable enterprise network(s). Work with the Enterprise Architect and network engineers to develop a highly comprehensive and robust network design, engineering, implementation, security, and operational plan. Provide assessments and analyze the data center and cloud network environment architectures, make recommendations, and implement changes. Design, stage, configure, implement, secure, and support all network-related equipment and technologies, including routing and switching, virtual private networks (VPN), and 802.1x network access control solutions Provide expertise with Azure and AWS cloud network technologies and equivalents such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Virtual Network, NAT Gateways, VPN Gateways, Route53, DNS, Traffic Manager, Network Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Custom Route Tables, User Defined Routes, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute. Design and implement network architectures, equipment, and software in accordance with DISA security STIGs. Develop and maintain documentation that will include SOPs and System Architecture Guides, and Diagrams, adhering to organizational templates, policies, and standards. Troubleshoot and resolve any network-related problems. Perform root cause analysis of critical outages and incidents, engineer permanent solutions, and coordinate implementation. Support operations and maintenance of network systems and ensure minimal network service interruptions. Job Qualifications: Possess current Security Clearance of TS with SCI eligibility. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, information technology, or equivalent work experience. Prefer a master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field. 9 years' experience working with network infrastructure and cloud network technologies (i.e., Routing, Switching, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Virtual Network, NAT Gateways, VPN Gateways, Route53, DNS, Traffic Manager, Network Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Custom Route Tables, User Defined Routes, AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification. Routing and Switching certification. About Nationwide IT Services: NIS is an IT and Management consulting company that is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, as well as pet insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.