Senior Enterprise Architect - CHNO Infrastructure - GovCIO
Govcio • United States
No Relocation
Posted: January 23, 2026
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Duties:
- Support advanced development, engineering, and support of the DCN
- Consult and advise AO, DTS, and local court IT staff on critical IT network architecture decisions and issues by conducting industry research, performing Analysis of Alternatives studies
- Create, maintain, and update deliverables including Network Requirements Documents, Network Topology Diagrams, Network Design Documents, Capacity Planning Analyses, and Quality of Service (QoS) Design Specifications
- Design end-to-end enterprise network architectures (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud, and edge)
- Define network standards, reference architectures, and design patterns
- Lead network segmentation, zero-trust, and defense-in-depth strategies
- Architect high-availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency solutions
- Lead SD-WAN, cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect), and network transformation initiatives
- Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors; perform technical trade studies
- Develop long-term network roadmaps aligned with business and security objectives
- Support legacy network migration and technical debt reduction
- Integrate security controls including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS security, and network monitoring
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on compliance (FISMA, NIST, Zero Trust)
- Ensure architectures meet audit, compliance, and accreditation requirements
- Zscaler Zero trust architecture
Qualifications
- Bachelor's with 8+ years of network architecture experience (or commensurate experience)
- 7+ years of enterprise networking experience with 5+ years in an architecture role
- Advanced and deep expertise in network design, management, and troubleshooting
- Required technical expertise includes extensive experience with: Enterprise routing and switching architectures Secure network perimeter and remote access solutions Cisco enterprise networking and WAN technologies SD-WAN and cloud connectivity architectures Network security and visibility platforms, including Cisco, Zscaler, Gigamon, McAfee, F5, and comparable enterprise solutions
- Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance
Required technical expertise includes extensive experience with:
- Enterprise routing and switching architectures
- Secure network perimeter and remote access solutions
- Cisco enterprise networking and WAN technologies
- SD-WAN and cloud connectivity architectures
- Network security and visibility platforms, including Cisco, Zscaler, Gigamon, McAfee, F5, and comparable enterprise solutions
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:
- During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
- Camera must be on
- A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Interview Process Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
- During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
- Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years)
- Verification of your highest level of education
- Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate Discounts
- Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
- Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
- Referral Bonus Program
- Internal Mobility Program
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Environment