United States Postal Service · 5 hours ago
Network Architect I (TS)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $106K/yr
4+ years expThe United States Postal Service is seeking a Network Architect I responsible for network implementations and operations. The role involves ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of network systems, as well as providing technical guidance and expertise for network solutions.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
James Dunbar
Responsibilities
Serves as an architect on projects and initiatives for network solutions. Provides technical guidance and expertise to professionals and other stakeholders involved in the implementation and operation of network technologies and architecture to ensure developed solutions align with business organizational strategies and objectives
Implements and operates initiatives and projects for enterprise- wide network solutions including Radio Frequency, LAN, WAN, Wireless, Software Defined Networks, Data Center LAN, telephony, network management solutions, network specific security, and remote access technologies and approaches
Implements and operates physical and virtual networks, cloud environments/services, telephony, remote access, business partner access, and network security measures with automation across a wide variety of systems to support solutions for business requirements and customer needs
Maintains and validates network processes, procedures, standards, triage, designs, guides, operations, future strategies, and current state layouts using collaborative tools to share consistent knowledge, security, and reliability of network technologies to stakeholders
Provides technical assistance to and collaborates with stakeholders engaged in the implementation, operation, usage, and maintenance of network solutions. Escalates significant issues to appropriate personnel for awareness
Identifies and resolves issues encountered on IT systems related to implementation, operation, and usage by leading the triage through complete technical assistance, guidance, advice, tuning, modifications, communications, and reporting
Implements and monitors optimized performance measurements, resiliency, and security metrics. Implements and maintains processes for the evaluation of network systems and applications effectiveness, including the defining and tracking of performance metrics. Develops, presents, and publishes deliverables (e.g., bandwidth utilization for wide area networks) for broad stakeholder consumption
Facilitates coordination and ongoing communications with contract vendors to ensure clear expectations, appropriate prioritization, consistent service, and to troubleshoot issues
Maintains conformity of the Postal Service's Frequency Management Program with the rules and regulations of the National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Processes Radio Frequency requests, determine band of operation, and prepares and submits radio frequency assignment requests to the Department of Commerce. Accesses Radio Frequency classified information and ensured adherence with all security compliance regulations
Lead and coordinate Land Mobile Radio projects from planning through implementation
Assist with tracking project milestones, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time and cost-effective completion
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal USPS stakeholders
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Serve as technical liaison between operations, IT, engineering, vendors, and management
Provide clear status updates, reports, and recommendations to leadership
Support field personnel and facility management with technical guidance
Support and manage cellular communication services used for USPS operations, safety, and continuity
Coordinate activation, configuration, and deployment of cellular devices (phones, hotspots)
Troubleshoot cellular coverage, connectivity, and performance issues affecting operational staff and facilities
Serve as technical liaison with cellular carriers to resolve service outages, escalations, and performance concerns
Manage SIM provisioning, device replacement, and service changes
Qualification
Required
Applicant must submit to a Tier 5 Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) if required. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance while holding this position
Applicants must possess one of the following: 1. Bachelors or Graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Network Systems Administration, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education. OR 2. Possess four (4) years of equivalent professional experience managing enterprise-wide network technologies
Knowledge of enterprise-wide network solutions sufficient to implement and operate physical and virtual networks, cloud environments/services, and network security measures
Knowledge of major provider cloud services (e.g., Amazon, Microsoft, Google) sufficient to implement and operate cloud-based network solutions
Knowledge of traditional and innovative voice protocols sufficient to implement and operate enterprise voice solutions
Ability to implement and operate existing, new, and emerging network technologies by following processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency, security, and reliability
Ability to implement and operate automation technologies designed to manage network technologies across an enterprise-wide network
Ability to implement and maintain processes used for evaluating network performance, including procedures to define performance metrics, analyze data, and improve network operability
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present technical documentation; technical briefings; architectural documentation; provide written and/or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare/publish/present recommendations and reports to all levels of management including executive leadership
Ability to resolve incidents and restore network and IT infrastructure services through technical assistance, guidance, triage, coordination, collaboration, and configuration
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and potential impact on the USPS
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free
Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Retirement plan
Savings/investment plan with employer contribution
Flexible spending
Flextime scheduling of core work hours
Annual and sick leave
Company
United States Postal Service
United States Postal Services is a self-supporting government enterprise that offers delivery service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Corbett
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Jeffery Adams
Vice President Corporate Communications
Recent News
2026-01-20
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