ResponsibilitiesPeraton supports the Department of Energy (DOE) in delivering secure, resilient, and mission-ready network infrastructure across some of the nation's most critical facilities. As a Network Architect on the CBOSS 2.0 program, you will serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise network design and modernization, shaping the architecture of DOE networks that underpin operations across the DOE complex. You will lead transformation initiatives, drive compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and collaborate directly with DOE leadership and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the network enterpriseremainssecure, scalable, and aligned with evolving mission requirements.
Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Serve as the principal authority on enterprise network architecture for DOE networks,providingauthoritative technical guidance on all design, modernization, and integration efforts across the Task Order
- Define andmaintainthe architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for DOE network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DOE missionobjectives, cybersecurity requirements, and long-term operational sustainability
- Direct and control architectural activities with overall responsibility for designmethodology, ensuring advanced network engineering solutions meet stringent DOE technical and security requirements
Network Design & Engineering
- Architect and engineer enterprise network solutions encompassing LAN/WAN topologies, data center interconnects,andnetwork segmentation across DOE environments
- Apply Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, incorporating least-privilege access and continuous verification into network design
- Plan, evaluate, and optimize network topologies, traffic flows, and capacity requirements to ensure performance, availability, and scalability of mission-critical DOE systems
Transformation, Integration & Governance
- Lead network transformation initiatives from concept development through deployment and sustainment, ensuring continuity of operations and minimal disruption to DOE mission activities
- Evaluate and integrate emerging network technologies and engineering frameworks, including digital engineering practices, to advance DOE network capabilities and mission systems modernization
Compliance, Risk & Documentation
- Conduct network-level risk assessments,identifyarchitectural vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies
- Maintain comprehensive network architecture documentation including design specifications, configuration baselines, system security plans (SSPs), and audit artifacts to support continuous monitoring and compliance reporting
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate complex architectural concepts, design decisions, and risk findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical DOE stakeholders and senior government officials
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Minimum of8years with BS/BA; Minimum of6years with MS/MA; Minimum of12years with High School Diploma.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance
- Deepexpertisein routing and switching protocols, WAN design, data center and virtualization architectures, DNS, and proxy technologies
- Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise network solutions in support of large-scale modernization, automation, and digital transformation efforts
- Working knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
- Experience conducting network assessments, gap analyses, and cross-domain integration planning in distributed enterprise environments
- Strong technical documentation skills with the ability to produce architecture diagrams, design specifications, SSPs, and transition plans
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center), Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent advanced networking certification
- CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent cybersecurity architecture certification
- Experience supporting network architecture programs at DOE facilities
Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual9s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
