Senior Computer Network Architect (57384)

DATAPATH INC • N/A, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and commercial markets. DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Senior Computer Network Architect to perform systems engineering and architecture across DoD enterprise and tactical environments, sustaining and modernizing worldwide network communications infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent demonstrated experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 7 years of systems engineering/architecture in DoD enterprise or tactical environments.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage, and data center systems.
• Prior DoD environment exposure, including TS/SCI networks, change control, and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of encryptor configuration, firmware management, version enforcement, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD to support repeatable deployments.
• Required certification — DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline. Must hold one of: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CND.
• Required certification — Cisco CCNP.
• Required Clearance: TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

• hands-on proficiency with Nautobot, AWX, Active Directory, Forward Networks, Splunk, and ServiceNow; experience with GemOne and Chimera management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and architecture across DoD enterprise and tactical environments supporting worldwide network communications.
• Engineer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage, and data center systems supporting core networks, voice/VoIP, and data/video services.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network encryptors, including firmware management, version enforcement, operational requirements, and best practices.
• Diagnose encryption issues from customer-reported symptoms and operational context, including key failures on forward-deployed tactical nodes.
• Plan and execute modernization, technical refresh, and infrastructure upgrades across satellite ground stations and core network infrastructure.
• Support repeatable deployments using DevOps/CI-CD practices; apply change control and configuration management across TS/SCI networks.
• Operate and administer the program toolset for IPAM/device management, automation, directory services, topology and fault analysis, logging, and ticketing.
• Support surge and rapid-response requirements as operational demands shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior