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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer/Architect (SME)
Company Name: KBR
Location: Lorton, VA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 04/24/2026
Expire Date: 05/24/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Senior Network Engineer/Architect (SME)

Title:

Senior Network Engineer/Architect (SME)

Job Posting Description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR seeks an Sr Network Engineer/Architect to provide technical guidance and direction for transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies for missions to support operations.

Additionally the Subject Matter Expert will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Establish overall strategic network standards and priorities

  • Plan large-scale projects through vendor comparison and cost studies

  • Analyze the optimization of network system performance

  • Oversee the strategic interface of network systems configuration

  • Design and define system architecture for new or existing systems

  • Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud integration with multiple public cloud service providers

  • Identify COMSEC security requirements for the networks and platforms

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site, Lorton

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-25%, Travel to JBAB

  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 15+ years of experience working as a Network Engineer/Architect

  • Familiarity with DoD, IC, and inter-departmental/inter-agency collaboration

  • Expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, BGP, etc.) and security standards.

  • Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks.

  • Experience with enterprise-level network monitoring and management tools.

  • Experience in designing and defining system architecture for new or existing systems.

  • Masters Degree in a related field REQUIRED

  • Candidate must have a US Top Secret SCI security clearance with SAP experience

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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