Network Architect

• Lead the design and deployment of secure, multilevel, multivendor network architectures supporting mission systems and enterprise environments.
• Develop enterprise architecture artifacts including baselines, data flow diagrams, and compliance documentation supporting accreditation and modernization roadmaps.
• Translate complex network solutions into clear technical and nontechnical communications for stakeholders at all levels.

• Design and integrate cloud infrastructure components from a networking perspective, ensuring secure connectivity, segmentation, and policy enforcement across hybrid environments.
• Guide enterprise transitions leveraging modern routing architectures, network fabrics, SDN technologies, and virtualized network services.

• Embed Zero Trust principles, access control architectures, segmentation, and firewall frameworks into network designs.
• Lead automation initiatives using Ansible, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines to improve configuration consistency and reduce deployment time.

• Architect and modernize WAN transport networks including DMVPN, Type-1 Encryption, and IPSEC encapsulated transport networks.
• Provide expert-level configuration and design support for OSPF, BGP, portchannels, VPN architectures, wireless, and subnetting strategies.
• Support multi-vendor environments and translate architectural concepts across Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto platforms.

• Serve as Tier3 escalation for complex network issues, conducting rootcause analysis, traffic analysis, and protocol-level diagnostics.
• Utilize tools such as Wireshark, Network Management Systems, sFlow/NetFlow, IPAM, network configuration management platforms, and SDN controllers.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-functional teams including DevSecOps, system administrators, and cybersecurity specialists.
• Operate effectively in Linux environments and maintain version control workflows (Git familiarity preferred).

• Must have 5+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, or large-scale system integration.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, spanningtree architecture, routing protocols, firewall architecture, subnetting, ACLs, wireless, VPNs, network access control, and network security principles.
• Extensive experience with OSPF, BGP, DMVPN, network fabrics, firewalls, and advanced Layer 2/3 design.
• Experience designing cloud-connected networks and hybrid architectures.
• Experience operating in multivendor environments with proficiency in Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto.
• Strong knowledge of network automation tools (Ansible preferred).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to explain complex engineering concepts clearly.
• Selfstarter with strong ownership, initiative, and accountability.

• CCNP
• JNCIPENT or similar advanced routing/switching certification
• Additional security or cloud certifications are a plus

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com