Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Peraton supports the Department of Energy (DOE) in delivering secure, resilient, and mission-ready network infrastructure across some of the nation's most critical facilities. As a Network Architect on the CBOSS 2.0 program, you will serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise network design and modernization, shaping the architecture of DOE networks that underpin operations across the DOE complex. You will lead transformation initiatives, drive compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and collaborate directly with DOE leadership and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the network enterpriseremainssecure, scalable, and aligned with evolving mission requirements.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Architecture & Technical LeadershipServe as the principal authority on enterprise network architecture for DOE networks,providingauthoritative technical guidance on all design, modernization, and integration efforts across the Task OrderDefine andmaintainthe architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for DOE network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DOE missionobjectives, cybersecurity requirements, and long-term operational sustainabilityDirect and control architectural activities with overall responsibility for designmethodology, ensuring advanced network engineering solutions meet stringent DOE technical and security requirementsNetwork Design & EngineeringArchitect and engineer enterprise network solutions encompassing LAN/WAN topologies, data center interconnects,andnetwork segmentation across DOE environmentsApply Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, incorporating least-privilege access and continuous verification into network designPlan, evaluate, and optimize network topologies, traffic flows, and capacity requirements to ensure performance, availability, and scalability of mission-critical DOE systemsTransformation, Integration & GovernanceLead network transformation initiatives from concept development through deployment and sustainment, ensuring continuity of operations and minimal disruption to DOE mission activitiesEvaluate and integrate emerging network technologies and engineering frameworks, including digital engineering practices, to advance DOE network capabilities and mission systems modernizationCompliance, Risk & DocumentationConduct network-level risk assessments,identifyarchitectural vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategiesMaintain comprehensive network architecture documentation including design specifications, configuration baselines, system security plans (SSPs), and audit artifacts to support continuous monitoring and compliance reportingCollaboration & Stakeholder EngagementCommunicate complex architectural concepts, design decisions, and risk findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical DOE stakeholders and senior government officials Qualifications Education RequirementsMinimum of8years with BS/BA; Minimum of6years with MS/MA; Minimum of12years with High School Diploma.Required QualificationsMust be a US CitizenMust be able to obtain andmaintaina Department of Energy (DOE) security clearanceDeepexpertisein routing and switching protocols, WAN design, data center and virtualization architectures, DNS, and proxy technologiesDemonstrated experience architecting enterprise network solutions in support of large-scale modernization, automation, and digital transformation effortsWorking knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principlesExperience conducting network assessments, gap analyses, and cross-domain integration planning in distributed enterprise environmentsStrong technical documentation skills with the ability to produce architecture diagrams, design specifications, SSPs, and transition plansPreferred QualificationsCisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center), Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent advanced networking certificationCISSP, CASP+, or equivalent cybersecurity architecture certificationExperience supporting network architecture programs at DOE facilities