Senior Network Architect

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -082026-108172

Date Posted: 08/04/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/36iprx


Description:

On-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

 

Our client seeks a Senior Network Architect to support Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A) and Project Linchpin, the U.S. Army's AI/ML modernization initiative. The role will design and optimize network infrastructure that enables mission-critical Army intelligence capabilities across DODIN-A and Army intelligence environments. The selected professional will lead the design, analysis, documentation, and modernization of complex intelligence network architectures and will brief recommendations, risks, and strategies to senior leadership.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $80.00 to $85.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Develop, document, and maintain current ("As-Is") and future-state ("To-Be") network architectures supporting Army intelligence systems.
  • Produce architecture products that comply with DoDAF and Enterprise Architecture standards.
  • Monitor and analyze network performance using enterprise network management and packet analysis tools to identify bandwidth constraints, latency issues, and other bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with network service providers to evaluate traffic patterns and optimize performance across tactical and strategic environments.
  • Design, evaluate, and recommend scalable network solutions that improve performance, resiliency, and availability.
  • Develop technical specifications, contingency plans, and alternate routing strategies to support mission continuity.
  • Partner with PEOs, ARCYBER, systems engineers, and intelligence stakeholders to translate operational requirements into modernized network solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and brief network architecture recommendations, risks, and modernization strategies to senior government and military leadership.
  • Support the integration of emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with Army and DoD cybersecurity and network standards.

Experience Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture, network systems engineering, and topology design within DoD environments.
  • Expertise in capacity planning, performance analysis, bottleneck identification, and infrastructure optimization for large-scale distributed networks.
  • Strong understanding of Army and DoD networking policies and standards, including AR 25-1.
  • Experience operating within secure, mission-critical intelligence or defense environments.
  • Proficiency with enterprise network monitoring, diagnostic, and packet analysis tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
  • Substitution: A Master's degree in a related technical field and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years of experience requirement.
  • Active Top Secret clearance required.

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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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