This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description GovCIO is currently hiring for a remote Senior Enterprise Architect to support the US Courts. The team is looking to add a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, modernization, and optimization of large-scale government enterprise networks. This role is responsible for establishing and enforcing network architecture standards and driving strategic modernization initiatives, including: - SD-WAN - Cloud and hybrid connectivity - Network segmentation - Zero Trust architectures - Data center networking - Cisco-based WAN solutions The Network Architect ensures that all network solutions are secure, resilient, scalable, and highly available across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. 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 Benefits - 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 *Available to full-time employees Company Description GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?