Senior Network Security Architect

Job DescriptionJob Description Senior Network Security Architect Location:

In Person Washington, DC Job Type:

Full-time Salary Range:

$120,000 $195,000/year (based on experience, skills, and education) Security Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship required

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Minimum Active Secret Clearance is mandatory About LabN Consulting LabN Consulting is a leader in secure network architecture. We seek top-tier engineers who are passionate about designing and securing critical infrastructure using advanced routing protocols, open-source systems, and cloud- technologies. We foster a work environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. What Youll Do Architect & Secure: Design and implement robust LAN/WAN/Cloud network architectures with

Layer 2/Layer 3 routing protocols

(BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS), VLAN segmentation, and

FIPS-compliant encryption .

Deploy & Automate: Lead hybrid network deployments and optimize enterprise infrastructure using

Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS) ,

Python, Bash, and Ansible

for

network automation

and

infrastructure as code (IaC) .

Assess & Protect: Conduct

vulnerability assessments , configure

network security appliances

(e.g.,

Cisco ASA ,

Fortinet ,

Check Point ), and implement

NGFW ,

IDS/IPS , and

VPNs .

Mentor & Guide: Support junior engineers on network simulation tools (CORE, EMANE), SDLC processes, and DevOps integration using

Terraform , Git, and scripting.

Cloud & Innovation: Architect and secure

cloud networking solutions

in

AWS ,

Azure , or

GCP , including hybrid/multi-cloud environments and containerized NFV.

What You Bring Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as a

Network Engineer ,

Network Architect , or similar role

Deep expertise in

network protocols : TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, WAN, LAN

Hands-on with

Linux systems administration , CLI tools, and open-source routing (e.g., FRRouting, libyang)

Experience with

firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation , and

intrusion detection/prevention

Familiarity with

cloud infrastructure

and networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Proficiency in

Python, Bash, Shell scripting , or tools like

Ansible / Terraform

Experience with

enterprise hardware

from

Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, HP, Dell

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Must be a U.S. with Active Secret Clearance

Qualifications: Certifications : CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent

Experience in

hybrid cloud ,

multi-cloud , or

cloud security architecture

Familiarity with

IaC, automation pipelines , and project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence)

Prior consulting experience or roles titled

Lead Network Engineer ,

Principal Engineer , or

Network Consultant

Why Join Us 100% Employer-Paid Benefits : Health, dental, and vision

Retirement Plan : Automatic 401(k) contributions

Work-Life Balance : Generous PTO, hybrid flexibility

Career Growth : Training budgets and cutting-edge project exposure

Impact : Design and secure networks that support security

How to Apply Please email your resume to

resumes@labn.net Subject line:

Network Technology Architect Your Name LabN Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are "open to work", "seeking new opportunities", "available for hire", or "looking for new challenges" are highly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr