Senior Staff Networking Solution Architect at Ionq

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for a Senior Staff Networking Solution Architect. As a Senior Networking Solution Architect, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex mission requirements and secure, high-performance network infrastructure. You will design and implement the next generation of campus and edge networking that supports our groundbreaking quantum research and federal partnerships. This is a unique opportunity to apply Zero Trust principles and advanced automation to an environment where classical networking meets the frontier of quantum computing. Responsibilities: • Architect and Design: Develop secure, scalable campus, branch, wireless, and edge network architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles, ensuring resiliency and seamless operations for enterprise and federal environments. • Security & Compliance: Implement NIST-aligned controls and CMMC Level 2 expectations, creating evidence-ready documentation and auditable change controls for regulated federal programs. • Automation & DevOps: Drive network programmability using APIs, Python, and Git-based workflows to standardize configurations and enable CI/CD-like operationalization for network changes. • Observability: Build and automate telemetry, logging, and metrics dashboards to refine security policies and reduce mean-time-to-restore (MTTR). • Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead through influence by collaborating with Security, Cloud, IAM, and Compliance teams to resolve technical tradeoffs and document architectural decisions. • Implementation & Migration: Oversee multi-site deployments (greenfield and brownfield), managing phased cutovers and migration planning to minimize impact on production environments. • Mentorship & Quality: Raise the bar for engineering quality through high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documentation, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring long-term solution operability. You’d be a good fit with: • 8+ years of experience in network architecture and engineering, with a focus on enterprise-scale campus and wireless deployments. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Zero Trust Expertise: Proven experience implementing Zero Trust Architectures where access is granted via dynamic policy and continuous evaluation rather than network location. • Technical Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and deep hands-on experience with security patterns including mTLS/TLS, PKI, and identity-aware policies. You’d be a great fit with: • Multi-Vendor Proficiency: Hands-on experience integrating Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet platforms. • Advanced Automation: Proficiency in Python and Git for version-controlled "Infrastructure as Code" and automated configuration validation (linting/policy checks). • Federal Compliance: Specific experience navigating NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and CMMC frameworks for federal solution boundaries. • Troubleshooting: Expert-level triage skills in RF/WLAN performance, packet capture analysis, and root-cause analysis for complex segmentation issues. • Domain Integration: Ability to extend campus designs into Data Center and WAN domains while preserving least-privilege principles. • Analytical Rigor: A strong approach to decomposing ambiguous requirements into measurable outcomes like availability and security posture. Location: Remote / Sweden Travel: Up to 15% Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance! IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying! At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!