Principal Network Architect at NOVA in Suitland, Maryland

Job Description:

Principal Network Architect

US-MD-Suitland

Job ID: 2025-5522
Type: Full-time Exempt, Salaried
# of Openings: 1
Category: Network Engineering
Suitland

Overview

The Principal Network Architect is responsible for designing secure, scalable, reliable, and low latency network architectures for the U.S. Census Bureau’s cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring compliance with federal security standards such as NIST 800-53 and FISMA. The primary focus for this individual will be to support the following areas:
· Network Architecture and Design
· Security Architecture and Design
· Unified Communications Architecture and Design
· Audio/Visual Architecture and Design

*This position is dependent upon contract award. Selected candidate must be within a commutable distance of Suitland, MD.*

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level architectural expertise to managers and technical staff.
• Develop architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines in accordance with the strategy and goals of the organization.
• Develop strategy of system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy.
• Advise on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.
• Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (SQL, ORACLE, SYBASE, etc.).
• Advise of feasibility of potential future projects to management.
• Track current plans.
• Monitor and review the success of systems and ensures efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering and architecture design.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal security standards.
• US Citizen with active Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Systems Tools Familiarity: Remedy, Cisco ACI, Palo Alto, AWS VPC, Azure Networking

Experience Desired:

• Experience managing network architecture projects for the U.S. Census Bureau or similar federal agencies.
• Knowledge of USCB’s network and security policies, data protection standards, and risk management practices.

Certifications:

• Desired Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer (CCIE), Cisco Certified Architect (CCAR), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, or similar certifications.

Work Location:

• Census HQ in Suitland, MD

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, professional, and environmental solutions to advance the missions of federal, state, and tribal government agencies. As thought leaders and innovators, our team of specialists build client-centric solutions that solve critical challenges faced by defense, civilian, and healthcare organizations. Employing a mission-focused approach, we deliver value that not only enhances current operations, but also drives future change. Closely aligned with this approach is our commitment to advancing the Navajo Nation and its People. Through economic development and community empowerment, we elevate the Navajo Nation to provide lasting impact and sustainable growth for future generations. DDC’s ability to unite legacy-inspired technologies, industry best practices, and proven methodologies has contributed to our success for twenty years.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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