Systems Engineer 3/Senior Network Architect

Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for a Systems Engineer - Level III / Senior Network Architect; SME in Site-to-site and Remote Access VPN for our NIH-CIT Proposal. This position will be located in Rockville, MD and will be a hybrid role. Responsibilities: The SME role’s responsibilities include:Coordinate with the Section Manager to evaluate, design, and test architecture designs and services from the roadmap backlogLead the transition of user accepted designs and services to the Operations and Security TeamsProvide subject matter expertise in Site-to-Site VPNProvide subject matter expertise in Remote Access VPN The Network Architecture Section responsibilities include:Strategically plan, architect, design, engineer, develop, test, implement, modernize, and enhance the functional capabilities, capacity, and performance of the NIH Network and TIC Services in alignment with NIH future state architecture objectivesSoftware and hardware installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenanceTeam with the Security Section to achieve security architecture requirementsMaintain technical architecture documentationTroubleshooting and problem resolutionChange managementSupport resources responsible for security implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and vulnerability remediationStrategic & Transformative planning for network architecture services Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related discipline and have at least one of the Cisco CCIE certifications, both the written and practical. Within each of the Cisco Certifications, the following specializations are needed and listed in order of importance: Routing and Switching, Service Provider, Data Center, and Wireless OR Experience required is 8‐plus years in Network Services and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related disciplineMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance Posted Salary Range: USD $149,027.00 - USD $149,027.00 /Yr.

Created: 2026-05-01