Akima

Company Overview

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description

Suvi Global Services is recruiting a highly qualified Network Architect- Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) to design, implement, and manage enterprise network solutions across secure classified and unclassified environments. This individual will play a key role in modernizing and optimizing network infrastructure to support a globally distributed organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network engineering and security, with a current Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification and strong experience in both cloud and on-premises environments. The Network Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, secure data transport, and optimal performance of the government’s critical systems. This position demands a forward-thinking, detail-oriented leader who can architect resilient, scalable, and compliant network solutions in a complex federal IT landscape. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, high-performance network architectures that span on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments supporting NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Lead network infrastructure planning, including LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and voice over IP (VoIP) architectures.
• Configure and optimize advanced routing, switching, and firewall solutions in compliance with government security and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including logical and physical topology diagrams, configuration standards, and change control records.
• Provide subject matter expertise on network segmentation, Zero Trust, and encryption technologies to support mission-critical data protection.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and security.
• Oversee network traffic analysis, monitoring, and troubleshooting, using tools to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex network incidents and Tier 3 support, providing rapid response and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain secure access controls, STIG compliance, and vulnerability mitigation across the network.
• Participate in the design and deployment of disaster recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) solutions related to network infrastructure.
• Support integration of cloud networking technologies such as Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and hybrid SD-WAN architectures.
• Provide technical input to leadership and stakeholders on network architecture options, risks, costs, and operational impacts.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 9 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture and engineering, including cloud networking.
• Active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification in Routing and Switching (or equivalent track) is required.
• Proficiency in routing/switching, firewalls, DNS, VPNs, network load balancing, custom route tables, and secure remote access solutions in government environments.

Job ID

2025-17914

Work Type

On-Site