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We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. \nForge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies \nThe future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. \nYou’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. \nIf you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager. \nTheSenior level Network Architect is responsible for the discovery, architecture, design, engineering, and implementation of Voyager's enterprise network infrastructure across corporate offices, engineering environments, manufacturing facilities, secure environments, newly acquired companies, and mission-support locations.\nReporting to the Director of Networking, this role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for translating business, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational requirements into secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable network solutions.\nThe senior level Network Architect will work across the complete network lifecycle - from current-state discovery and assessment through target-state architecture, detailed engineering, implementation, migration, testing, documentation, and operational transition. The successful candidate will help establish repeatable enterprise standards while supporting the unique mission and technical requirements of Voyager's classified and non-classified distributed aerospace, defense, and space technology environments. This role willrequire a minimum of an active TS / Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility or TS/SCI upon hire \nResponsibilities\nNetwork Discovery & Assessment\nLead technical discovery and current-state assessments across Voyager facilities, newly acquired companies, and other environments being integrated into the enterprise.\nDiscover and document existing network topology, circuits, routing, switching, wireless, firewall boundaries, VPN connectivity, VLANs, IP addressing, segmentation, DNS/DHCP, network services, monitoring, and dependencies.\nIdentify undocumented infrastructure, architectural inconsistencies, single points of failure, capacity constraints, security concerns, technical debt, and lifecycle risks.\nDevelop current-state and target-state network diagrams, gap assessments, remediation plans, and migration recommendations.\nWork with site personnel, engineering teams, cybersecurity, IT operations, vendors, carriers, and other stakeholders to establish an authoritative understanding of each environment.\nEnterprise Network Architecture & Engineering\nDesign secure, scalable, highly available enterprise architectures for LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, internet edge, VPN, remote access, routing, switching, network segmentation, and related network services.\nDevelop and maintain enterprise network standards, reference architectures, engineering patterns, configuration standards, and technology roadmaps.\nProduce high-level and low-level designs, logical and physical diagrams, implementation plans, bills of material, addressing strategies, VLAN/VRF designs, routing designs, and resiliency models.\nEstablish standardized architectural patterns that can be reused across Voyager while accommodating mission-specific and regulated-environment requirements.\nEvaluate existing and emerging networking technologies and make technical recommendations based on capability, security, scalability, interoperability, lifecycle, and cost.\nNetwork Build, Integration & Modernization\nProvide hands-on engineering leadership during network builds, site activations, office expansions, technology refreshes, migrations, and acquisition integrations.\nDesign and support the transition of legacy or independently operated networks into Voyager enterprise architecture.\nDevelop migration strategies that minimize operational impact and provide clear rollback, validation, and acceptance criteria.\nCoordinate circuit provisioning, carrier connectivity, network hardware deployment, configuration, cutover, and testing.\nValidate routing, redundancy, failover, segmentation, security policy enforcement, application connectivity, and overall network performance following implementation.\nHelp develop templates, automation, and repeatable deployment methods to improve the speed and consistency of network delivery.\nSecurity, Compliance & Resilience\nPartner closely with Cybersecurity to incorporate Zero Trust, network segmentation, access control, logging, secure remote access, and least-privilege principles into network architecture.\nDesign network solutions that support Voyager's CMMC, CUI, ITAR/EAR, government, and other applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.\nSupport implementation of firewalls, VPN, network access control, security zones, enclave boundaries, segmentation, and network security monitoring.\nMaintain architecture diagrams, design records, configuration standards, change documentation, and other technical evidence required to support audit and compliance activities.\nIncorporate high availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience into network designs.\nTechnical Leadership & Operations\nServe as a senior escalation point for complex network engineering and architecture issues.\nLead or support root-cause analysis for significant network incidents and translate lessons learned into architectural or engineering improvements.\nProvide technical direction and mentorship to Network Engineers and other infrastructure personnel without requiring direct personnel management.\nPartner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, IT Operations, application teams, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.\nWork with vendors, managed service providers, telecommunications carriers, and technology partners on architecture, design, implementation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle planning.\nMaintain accurate as-built documentation and diagrams and ensure completed projects transition cleanly into operational support.\nIf your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now,Join Our Talent Communityand stay connected as we continue to build what’s next. \nRequired Qualifications\nApproximately 8+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience, with substantial experience performing senior network engineering and/or architecture responsibilities.\nExpert-level knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, VPN, internet connectivity, DNS/DHCP, IP addressing, network segmentation, and network monitoring.\nStrong understanding of routing protocols and enterprise network design principles, including technologies such as BGP and OSPF, redundancy, high availability, QoS, and resilient network design.\nDemonstrated experience designing and implementing networks across multiple geographically distributed sites.\nExperience performing network discovery, current-state assessments, architecture development, modernization, migration, and implementation.\nAbility to take a project from business or technical requirement through architecture, detailed engineering, implementation, testing, and operational handoff.\nStrong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex problems spanning multiple network and infrastructure domains.\nAbility to develop professional network diagrams, design documentation, implementation plans, standards, and technical recommendations.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders.\nU.S. Person status as required for applicable ITAR/export-controlled work.\nRequires a minimum of a TS / Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility or TS/SCI upon hire \nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, government, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.\nExperience integrating networks associated with acquisitions, mergers, new facilities, or previously independent business units.\nHands-on experience with enterprise technologies from vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Meraki, Zscaler, or comparable platforms.\nExperience with SD-WAN, network access control, enterprise IPAM/DNS/DHCP, cloud networking, and hybrid connectivity.\nExperience with Microsoft Azure/Azure Government, GCC High, or other secure cloud and collaboration environments.\nExperience with network automation, configuration templates, APIs, scripting, infrastructure-as-code, or automated documentation.\nRelevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, PCNSE, Security+, CISSP, or comparable certifications.\nActive U.S. Government security clearance required based on final position scope.\nThe good faith base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $190,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.\nVoyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being. \nFlexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees\nFlexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll\n401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security\nCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being\nAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resources\nThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment\nVoyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. \nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). 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