Network Architect/Network Engineer
Provides SETA support to a government acquisition office for space and ground systems in Chantilly, VA: advising on, evaluating, and documenting adaptive, software-defined and dynamic mesh network solutions. Requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a relevant BS, and 10+ years of networking experience.
- Compensation
- $195K–$210K / yr
- Location
- Chantilly, VA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Network engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering (networking focus) or related field
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Network architecture design and network management techniques including software-defined networking
- Experience optimizing network data flows
- Experience with modems
- Experience with mobile network standards and network routing plans
- Experience with enterprise networking
- Experience with wireless 5G network design and data flow optimization
- Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing dynamic mesh network architectures
- Strong knowledge of SDN controllers and frameworks
- Deep understanding of routing protocols and their behavior in dynamic environments
- Experience with network analytics platforms and telemetry systems for real-time monitoring
- Experience designing networks that interface with multiple heterogeneous systems
Nice to have
- MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering (networking focus) or related field
- Experience in mobile network infrastructure (4G/5G, RAN, Core Network)
- Experience in large-scale enterprise network operations (10,000+ endpoints)
- Experience with mission-critical command and control systems
- Experience with tactical communications networks
- Background designing networks for high-availability environments (99.999% uptime)
- Experience with AI/ML-driven network optimization and predictive analytics
- Knowledge of graph theory applied to network topology optimization
- Background in large-scale network transformations from traditional to SDN architectures
- Experience with multi-cloud networking and hybrid cloud connectivity
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with satellite communications integration with terrestrial networks
- Experience with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security environments
Full description
FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.
FTS has an opportunity for a Network Architect/Network Engineer in Chantilly, VA.
The Network Architect/Network Engineer will provide Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support to a government acquisition office for space and ground acquisitions. This role will focus on providing expert advice, technical evaluations, technical assessments and alternative approaches to adaptive network solutions that can automatically reconfigure in response to changing conditions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Deep knowledge of enterprise protocols, open frameworks, and industry standards to create interoperable, future-proof network solutions, combined with strong systems engineering capabilities to ensure comprehensive solution development from requirements through implementation and validation
- Ensure network architectures are compatible with multiple systems and that all interfaces are comprehensively documented to enable seamless integration
- Assess proposed architectures and implementations of advanced software-defined network (SDN) solutions that support dynamic mesh topologies with multi-system compatibility
- Provide expert advice, technical evaluations and alternative approaches for network architectures, network models and adaptive network solutions under consideration
- Apply systems engineering methodologies to network architecture development, including requirements elicitation, functional decomposition, and trade-off analysis
- Develop comprehensive network requirements through stakeholder engagement and translate requirements into technical specifications
- Conduct rigorous analysis of alternatives for network solutions, evaluating technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, performance modeling / analysis and alignment with strategic objectives
- Advise, evaluate, assess and develop alternatives for:
- Network automation frameworks that enable real-time topology adjustments based on traffic patterns, application demands, and system health
- Network management solutions that provide comprehensive visibility and control into dynamic mesh environments