What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at VT Group (VTG)?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a mission-focused government program by designing, standardizing, and evolving enterprise-scale cloud and network architectures. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction for complex multi-cloud environments, define architecture roadmaps, and develop scalable, secure solutions across modern enterprise computing systems.
What will you do?
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a mission-focused government program by designing, standardizing, and evolving enterprise-scale cloud and network architectures. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction for complex multi-cloud environments, define architecture roadmaps, and develop scalable, secure solutions across modern enterprise computing systems.
What will you do?
- Design and maintain enterprise network and cloud architecture standards across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle environments
- Develop high-level system specifications and architecture models supporting complex enterprise applications
- Provide strategic direction and roadmap development for enterprise network and system architecture evolution
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions
- Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their impact on enterprise architecture and mission requirements
- Support the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) for infrastructure and network modernization initiatives
- Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and reference models
- Integrate automation, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management practices into architectural designs
- Support development of future-state enterprise technology strategies aligned to customer mission goals
- Ensure alignment of network and system architectures with security, performance, and operational requirements
- Must have a Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles
- Strong experience with Python, Java, automation, and systems design
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle
- Experience designing scalable enterprise-level systems and network architectures
- Strong knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Bash
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Salt, Terraform, or Chef
- Experience working with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
- Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives to completion
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Knowledge of SecDevOps principles and iterative development environments
- Experience with web application frameworks such as Django or Ruby on Rails
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Strong experience supporting enterprise-scale architecture modernization efforts