Execute a comprehensive network strategy, aligned with the organization's goals, and focuses on digital engineering, digital thread, and advanced analytics across weapon system design for initial development through sustainment. Collaborate with engineering and business leaders to align data initiatives with program goals. Develop and enable program network risks management process in concurrence with program risk management. Implement DevOps frameworks for network teams, improving operational efficiency and reducing time-to-insight. Manage network governance, network security, network modeling, and enterprise architecture frameworks. Provide experience in understanding, managing, and integrating business or DoD Program inputs and interfaces across a variety of tool sets and data sources. Sr. Principal Systems Network Architect - 8 Years of related experience with Bachelor's degree in STEM; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD OR Principal Systems Systems Network Architect - 5 Years of related experience with Bachelor's degree in STEM; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs 2+ years of experience in IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, QoS, and SD-WAN 1-2 years of experience architecting and realizing scalable, secure, and cost-effective network platforms. Ability to travel up to 25%. Master's degree or Ph.D. in data engineering, data science, computer science, cloud computing, or a related field. Active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility at time of application. Security+ certified. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional). Knowledge of advanced networking concepts such as VPC peering, VPNs, and load balancing.