Infrastructure Architect

About NFF

Since 1996, Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) has been engineering the backbone of mission-critical systems for government and enterprise clients. With headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide expert technology consulting and design-build solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver measurable real-world results.

Our expertise includes solutions for Artificial Intelligence Enablement, Data Center & Cloud, Intelligent Networks, Secure, Connected IoT Technologies, Professional and Managed Services, Workforce Solutions and Zero Trust Strategies. NFF leverages a strategic portfolio of over 200 industry-leading technology brands to deliver precisely tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique requirements and mission objectives.

We are an accomplished technology consulting firm with a proven track record of delivering innovative, high-performance IT solutions to clients across government and commercial sectors. What sets us apart is our foundation as a hands-on, technically driven organization backed by deep industry partnerships and a broad portfolio of certifications – at both the company and individual levels. This combination of experience and credibility allows us to respond with confidence and precision to complex technical challenges.

Our greatest strength is our people. We are seasoned technologists who embrace a culture of innovation and continuous learning. We believe that meaningful solutions are built through collaboration, and we view every challenge as an opportunity to evolve – transforming problems into partnerships that deliver long-term value. This mindset shapes how we work: we hire top talent, provide them with the resources and mentorship they need to thrive, and recognize and reward excellence at every level. Our teams are empowered to lead with insight, deliver exceptional service, and build trusted relationships with every client.

NFF is an ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company.  Additionally, NFF is a Cisco Preferred Partner with numerous Specializations including Customer Experience, Advanced Security Architecture, IOT and others.  NFF was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020, 2022-2026 In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Palo Alto, Arista, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, NetApp and others.

About this Position / Responsibilities

NFF is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to support enterprise-wide infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery initiatives. This individual will work closely with the Chief Enterprise Architect and cross-functional technical teams to assess existing infrastructure, define future-state architecture, and strengthen the County’s technology resilience, security, and operational capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in disaster recovery (DR), business continuity, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure architecture, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure and secondary experience with AWS. This role requires the ability to lead technical assessments, develop actionable architecture strategies, and communicate complex technical risks and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Lead disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity architecture initiatives, including solutions for mission-critical facilities such as 911 operations and backup sites.

• Assess current disaster recovery capabilities, including Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs), existing DR plans, infrastructure dependencies, and operational risks. Define target-state architectures with actionable recommendations.

• Assess and document current-state enterprise IT architecture across on-premises data centers, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid-cloud environments.

• Develop future-state enterprise architecture recommendations to improve infrastructure resiliency, cybersecurity, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct technical reviews of existing enterprise systems and produce comprehensive architecture documentation, including system topologies, data flow diagrams, network dependency matrices, and service catalogs.

• Shape secure remote access and perimeter defense architecture in partnership with cybersecurity and network teams, focusing on security principles, capabilities, and architecture patterns.

• Guide network segmentation initiatives and the retirement of legacy network overlays to strengthen security and improve infrastructure resiliency.

• Partner with domain administrators to improve Active Directory and identity architecture, clarify service ownership, and define roles and responsibilities (RACI) for core services.

• Evaluate enterprise storage, backup, recovery, archival, and data retention capabilities, including Rubrik, NetApp, and cloud storage platforms. Identify gaps and conduct proof-of-concepts to reduce cost and risk.

• Assess existing observability and monitoring architecture, including AppDynamics, and collaborate with application, database, and infrastructure teams to improve issue detection, incident response, and recovery.

• Lead technical discovery sessions and workshops across infrastructure, cloud, database, desktop, security, network, and agency teams to gather requirements and align on solutions.

• Translate technical risks, architecture options, and business impacts into clear recommendations for the CIO, senior leadership, and agency stakeholders.

• Build consensus across cross-functional teams and develop actionable implementation plans that support enterprise technology objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in infrastructure architecture, enterprise infrastructure, or a closely related technical architecture role.

• Expert-level knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience assessing DR readiness, defining RTO/RPO requirements, identifying recovery risks, and developing resilient disaster recovery architectures.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure; AWS experience is secondary.

• Experience with on-premises infrastructure, hybrid-cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure modernization.

• Experience assessing current-state environments and developing future-state architecture recommendations.

• Knowledge of secure remote access, perimeter defense, network segmentation, and infrastructure security principles.

• Experience with enterprise storage, backup, recovery, and data protection solutions.

• Strong understanding of Active Directory, identity architecture, infrastructure dependencies, and service ownership.

• Experience with enterprise monitoring, observability, incident detection, and service recovery.

• Ability to develop detailed architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flows, network dependencies, and service catalogs.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to lead workshops, build consensus, and explain complex technical concepts to technical and executive audiences.

• Ability to translate complex technical environments into clear plans and recommendations while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Rubrik, NetApp, AppDynamics, and cloud storage technologies.

• Experience supporting mission-critical environments, emergency communications, 911 operations, or high-availability facilities.

• Experience with cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, network transformation, and legacy technology retirement.

• Experience establishing RACI matrices, service ownership models, and cross-functional operating responsibilities.

• Government or public-sector IT experience.

• Relevant certifications in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, or enterprise infrastructure.

NFF Disclosures

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Compensation: 120000 to 145000 (USD)