Senior Network Architecture Engineer

OSC EdgeTech, LLC is seeking a talented Senior Network Architecture Engineer to join the team. 

OSC EdgeTech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation proudly owned by over 9,400 Shareholders. OSC EdgeTech was created to deliver agile, responsive IT solutions to meet the evolving needs of federal and defense customers. As an SBA-certified 8(a) entity with a Facility Clearance (FCL), OSC EdgeTech streamlines the acquisition process while maintaining the trusted quality, security, and innovation that define OSC Edge.

Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI’s regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena’ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world.

OSC EdgeTech offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans, as well as life and disability benefits.

Position Overview

The Senior Network Architecture Engineer provides enterprise-level network architecture, design, and engineering support for government IT environments. This role is responsible for assessing current and future network architectures, documenting system interdependencies, designing scalable and secure infrastructures, and ensuring alignment with mission and business objectives.

The individual serves as the technical authority for network modernization, resilience, availability, and performance while supporting enterprise architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and compliance requirements.

Major Activities

Lead enterprise network architecture planning, design, and sustainment activities

Perform quarterly architecture assessments and discovery of network, system, and application relationships

Analyze network dependencies and proactively identify risks to availability, performance, and security

Develop and maintain layered network architecture documentation including:

Conceptual diagrams

Logical network designs

Physical topology diagrams

Data and traffic flow maps

Design secure and scalable network infrastructures supporting on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments

Architect WAN, LAN, MAN, and enclave-based networks across multiple security domains

Support network segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and boundary protection strategies

 Design and maintain high-availability, failover, and disaster recovery network architectures

Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations

Support change management, engineering reviews, and technical governance boards

Collaborate with application, systems, cybersecurity, and operations teams

Provide technical input to modernization initiatives and technology roadmaps

 Maintain documentation in alignment with PWS, RMF, and audit requirements

Support incident analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action planning

Present architecture findings and recommendations to government stakeholders

Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Expert knowledge of:

Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Network security architecture

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs

Load balancing

Software-defined networking (SDN)

Network virtualization

DNS/DHCP and InfoBlox

Proficiency with architecture tools (Visio, Draw.io, Lucid, or equivalent)

Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills

Ability to work independently in a mission-critical environment

Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others.

Superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.

Make decisions, solve problems, and exercise excellent judgment.

Ability to research, organize and analyze technical information with particular attention to accuracy and detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills.

Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.

High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Physical Abilities

Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time.

Visual and communications ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis.

Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion.

Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis.

Ability to travel by vehicle or aircraft, and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and engineering.

Cisco CCNP

CompTIA Network+ / Security+

High School Diploma or equivalency.

Demonstrated experience designing and supporting large-scale government or enterprise networks.

Experience with:

On-premises, hybrid, and cloud networking

Multi-enclave and classified network environments

High-availability and disaster recovery design

Experience supporting RMF, STIG, and NIST compliance efforts

Strong experience producing technical diagrams and documentation

Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Must be U.S. citizen.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications

 CISSP

AWS/Azure Networking Certifications

ITIL

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Information Technology or related field.

E-Verify:

OSC EdgeTech participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

OSC EdgeTech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC EdgeTech, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].