Network Architect

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Washington, DC
In-Office
140K-220K
Expert/Leader
Cloud • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
The Network Architect will define network architecture, support infrastructure improvements, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulations while overseeing network solutions implementation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Network Architect. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country. 

Responsibilities:

  • Defines and communicates network architecture and modernization roadmap. 
  • Engages with leadership and technical experts to shape strategies. 
  • Architects comprehensive network models for scalability, security, and resiliency. 
  • Provides strategic oversight for implementation of network solutions. 
  • Champions best practices and continuous improvement. 
  • Develops cross-discipline network designs for operational efficiency. 
  • Crafts executive-level business cases for modernization investments. 
  • Ensures compliance with federal regulations and security standards. 
  • Provides guidance on emerging technologies and establishes KPIs. 

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant IT experience, with at least 5 years in network design/architecture. 
  • Cisco and/or TOGAF/CISSP certifications and strong federal experience required. 
  • Experience with Analytics/AI/ML, CSfC, ZTA, SDN, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and hybrid environments preferred. 
  • Master’s degree preferred. 
  • Ability to work on site 5 days per week
  • Ability to hold and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
  • #CJ

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies. 
Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required. 

Salaries for Network Architects at Planet Technologies range from $140,000 and $220,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc. 

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide 2025-2026 

Top Skills

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Analytics
Cisco
Cissp
Cloud Networking
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Sd-Wan
Sdn
Togaf
Zta
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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
286 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Planet Technologies was built around investing in and developing long term relationships with our customers and corporate partners. We work hard to keep our staff trained on the latest technologies, policy and operational issues impacting today’s federal and corporate environments. Being an expert on the technology we support is the first step, more importantly is understanding your business mission and integrating technology into a long term strategic plan.

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft consulting services to public sector and commercial organizations. Our team of Microsoft experts provides support for Office 365, CRM, SharePoint, System Center, SQL, and Windows 7-10. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, records management, workflow automation, collaboration, systems management, virtualization and more.

A Global Leader in Microsoft Technologies:

Few companies can compare to Planet Technologies when it comes to an established relationship with Microsoft. As a company with a 100% focus on the Microsoft platform, we know Microsoft technologies and we are a trusted partner.

As a team of experienced and certified Microsoft consultants and Microsoft trainers, we are the best partner to help your staff get up to speed quickly and cost effectively in order to make your business more productive with your Enterprise Agreement investment.

Advanced certifications
• Microsoft Partner with five gold and ten silver competencies
• CPLS Microsoft certified training

Highly skilled staff
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Masters (MCSM)
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP)
• Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT)
• Microsoft CRM Rangers
• 150+ Microsoft Consultants

We are a full-service, independent training company providing a range of IT and developer training services based on Microsoft technologies to individuals and organizations.

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