Why Riverside Research Institute
FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedSupports and conducts scientific research.
- The Institute engages in and supports scientific Research, on behalf of the u.s. Government and its agencies as well as the national Institute of health, on various classified and unclassified programs in a variety of areas including radar and cyber…$174.1M spent in FY2025
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenRiverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Position Overview
Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Network Strategist to support the National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This position will lead the design, modernization, and long-term planning of enterprise network capabilities. This role blends architecture, strategy, and cross-functional leadership to ensure the network foundation supports evolving business, security, and IT transformation needs. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong analytic and communication skills, and the ability to influence decisions across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and leadership teams.
Responsibilities
Investigate hardware and software technologies to design network configurations that support the transition to modern cloud environments. Deliver a monthly Network Strategy Posture Report documenting progress on architectural designs and recommended technical standards Work with stakeholders to ensure appropriate engineering artifacts (configuration management, architecture, cybersecurity) are delivered and track IT modernization network requirements across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Develop and maintain enterprise network strategy, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, data center, cloud networking, and edge connectivity.
Assess current-state network environments and define multi-year evolution roadmaps aligned to organizational priorities. Lead network modernization initiatives (e.g., zero trust networking, segmentation, automation/orchestration, observability upgrades). Partner closely with cybersecurity to align networking and security strategies, including SASE, firewall architecture, and secure access approaches. Evaluate new technologies, vendors, and industry trends; provide recommendations supported by business cases and technical assessments. Collaborate with network engineering teams to convert strategic direction into actionable designs, standards, and implementation plans.
Drive capacity planning, resilience improvements, and performance optimization across global network environments. Establish and maintain reference architectures, standards, and governance models. Communicate strategy, risks, and impacts to leadership and stakeholders in clear, business-focused language. Guide and mentor junior and mid-level network engineers and architects. Execute government approved plans. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. 8+ years of…
About Riverside Research Institute
From its Form 990- Budget $286.6M · Medical Research
- Staff 895 · founded 1967
- Pays its leaders $259K–$1.1M (12 reported)
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