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Expert Network Architect (potential travel)

BAE Systems

Sterling, VAFull-time$150–256K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$150–256K/yr
Location
Sterling, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks an experienced Network Architect for a government program delivering network and enterprise computing infrastructure engineering. The role supports complex systems spanning cloud services, data centers, virtualized applications, storage, network security, and modern application technologies. The position may require travel within and outside the continental United States during the year.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonJavaAutomationSystems DesignCloud TechnologiesStrategic DirectionArchitecture DesignSystem SpecificationsSystems Engineering LifecycleIndependent WorkBash ScriptingJavaScriptConfiguration ManagementPuppetSaltTerraformChefContainersKubernetesDockerAutomated TestingModel Based Systems EngineeringSecDevOpsWeb ApplicationsRubyRailsDjangoInfrastructure as CodeAgile Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science11 Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for experienced Network Architects to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and rewarding experience in which you are able to provide solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within this community.

This position will potentially require travel, CONUS and OCONUS, throughout a calendar year.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

We are looking for experienced Network Architect to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. A Bachelor s or Master s degrees in computer science with eleven (11) years of relevant experience and education with the following skillsets:

  • Must have significant experience with Python, Java, Automation and Systems Design

  • Deep understanding/experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle) enabling you to design solutions answering the complex needs for multifaceted applications and IT systems

  • Ability to provide strategic direction, roadmap and standard

  • Creating and maintaining architecture design and standards within the models

  • Ability to develop high-level system specifications

  • Ability to provide Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support

  • Ability to collaborate with Engineers regarding design solutions

  • Evaluate current and emerging technologies identifying solution impact

  • Ability to work independently, and possess an aptitude for getting things done

  • Develop future technology and architectural advancements to support the customers vision and goals

  • Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g., Python, Bash Scripting, JavaScript, etc.)

  • Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef, etc.)

  • Knowledge of Containers (e.g., Dockers, Kubernetes)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with automated testing

  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects

  • Knowledge of web applications and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Rails, Django, etc.)

  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code

  • Knowledge of Agile development principles

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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How this job compares

Set against the 431 open Network Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–256K/yr
  • Virginia median$133–209K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$139–215K/yr322 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $203K, is 15% above the Virginia median midpoint ($177K) — in the top quarter of Network Architect salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Network Architect jobs in Virginia and 431 across the US. 17% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 11 years of experience — more than three in four Network Architect postings that state a minimum ask for (median 10 years, across 388 postings).
Education
161 of the 431 open Network Architect jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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