Network Cloud Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

Braxton-Grant Technologies•Laurel, MD

16h•$175,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Braxton-Grant Technologies is seeking a senior systems engineering and architecture professional to lead the architecture, design, integration, and implementation of complex network and cloud solutions for mission-critical environments. The role leads systems engineering and architecture efforts for hybrid- and multi-cloud environments, network infrastructure, and cloud connectivity solutions. It manages requirements and architecture baselines, maintains architectural integrity, develops technical documentation, and guides solution delivery in alignment with mission and operational objectives. The position is on-site at a customer site in Laurel, Maryland. It requires U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph. The position offers a base salary range of $175,000–$235,000, with actual compensation dependent on factors including contract labor categories and rates, education, experience, skills, and certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of engineering experience in lieu of the degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Fourteen or more years of directly related experience.
At least one of the following certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions, including Azure ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway, Oracle FastConnect, and AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway.
Understanding of cloud architecture and connectivity options across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including experience supporting classified and unclassified network environments (TS, Secret, and Unclassified).
Understanding of carrier-neutral data center environments and their role in network transport, cloud interconnection, and resilient connectivity architectures.
Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and conduct oral presentations.
Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze operational requirements, concepts of operation documentation, and system architectures to develop and refine system requirements.
Design and develop system, network, and cloud architectures that meet mission, security, performance, scalability, and interoperability requirements.
Provide technical leadership across requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment.
Advise government and technical teams on architectural approaches, engineering tradeoffs, technical alternatives, and feasibility.
Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, architecture artifacts, interface control documents, and engineering plans.
Manage system and derived requirements to keep solutions aligned with approved architectures, technical standards, and mission needs.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, integrate, and field new capabilities.
Support design, integration, and modernization of network infrastructure, hybrid-cloud environments, and multi-cloud connectivity solutions.
Define and support verification, validation, integration, and test activities to confirm systems satisfy operational and technical requirements.
Coordinate and resolve technical issues, risks, and action items arising from configuration control board meetings, design reviews, test events, and program reviews.
Support configuration management throughout the system lifecycle, including baseline management, requirements traceability, interface control, and change management.
Assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity, availability, and operational effectiveness.
Analyze system performance, reliability, maintainability, survivability, and mission effectiveness.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
Conduct technical research, fact-finding, and analysis; develop conclusions and recommendations; and prepare and present reports, briefings, and other technical deliverables.
Maintain technical oversight and accountability for engineering products and deliverables, ensuring compliance with approved requirements, standards, and mission objectives.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized HSA-compatible medical plans with out-of-network coverage and wellness rewards.
Vision and dental PPO plans.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary supplemental disability, hospital protection, accident insurance, critical illness and cancer, and whole life policies.
401(k) plan with generous employer match.
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Employee referral bonus eligibility.
Up to 160 hours of PTO annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations.
10 paid holidays.
Competitive pay.