Principal Network Architect - Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems supporting business processes and emerging technologies.
• Develop enterprise reference models and maintain information within the IT repository.
• Assess gaps between current and target architectures; recommend transition strategies.
• Recommend policies and principles to guide enterprise-wide technology decisions.
• Cookordination and conduct governance and portfolio management activities to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture.
• Enforce the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices across all architectural components.
• Collaborate with the Identity, Credentials, and Access Management (ICAM) team to ensure cross-division and cloud usability (connected and disconnected environments).
• Plan and execute a Department of the Air Force (DAF) Zero Trust architecture roadmap.
• Lead modernization efforts, particularly within the division's Digital Engineering strategy using SysML.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Technical Experience

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of proven experience in network architecture, minimum of 5 years working in the DoD or DoD-related environments
• Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, ICAM, and digital engineering (SysML preferred)