Principal Network Architect

4 days ago


Bedford, MA, United States Macpower Digital Assets Edge Full time
Executive Summary: Our client is seeking a Principal Cyber and Network Architect with an active Top Secret Security Clearance for a key role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. This senior-level position involves a broad scope of responsibilities within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, driving innovation, security, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems supporting business processes and emerging technologies.
  • Develop enterprise reference models and maintain information within the IT repository.
  • ssess gaps between current and target architectures; recommend transition strategies.
  • Recommend policies and principles to guide enterprise-wide technology decisions.
  • Coordinate and conduct governance and portfolio management activities to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture.
  • Enforce the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices across all architectural components.
  • Collaborate with the Identity, Credentials, and Access Management (ICAM) team to ensure cross-division and cloud usability (connected and disconnected environments).
  • Plan and execute a Department of the Air Force (DAF) Zero Trust architecture roadmap.
  • Lead modernization efforts, particularly within the division's Digital Engineering strategy using SysML.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Technical Experience:
  • Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree preferred
  • 10+ years of proven experience in network architecture
  • Minimum of 5 years working in the DoD or DoD-related environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, ICAM, and digital engineering (SysML preferred)


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