Enterprise Network Architect

Requirements:

• At least eight years of relevant experience with network WAN/LAN hardware, software, and firewalls.
• High school diploma.
• U.S. citizenship.
• DoD Top Secret clearance, or Secret clearance with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III baseline certification, such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
• Able to work extended hours at a computer in an office environment and, as needed, in communications closets and warehouse spaces.
• Preferred: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification or higher.
• Preferred: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Cloud+ certification.

Responsibilities:

• Develop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps.
• Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government leadership.
• Assess existing network architecture and recommend ways to improve performance, security, availability, and resilience.
• Design solutions that integrate Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, and enterprise telecommunications technologies.
• Assess interoperability among classified and unclassified agency networks, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud-hosted environments.
• Lead technical assessments of emerging network technologies, platforms, and architectures.
• Create high-level and detailed network designs, engineering specifications, and implementation strategies.
• Support architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and enterprise network segmentation.
• Evaluate hardware and software acquisitions for architectural compatibility, lifecycle suitability, and security compliance.
• Guide enterprise cloud connectivity, SCCA integration, and application delivery architecture.
• Review engineering changes, technical proposals, and major network modernization initiatives.
• Prepare technology assessments, analyses of alternatives, and technical recommendations for Government stakeholders.
• Support laboratory evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and technical design validation.
• Provide expert support for complex network performance, interoperability, and security issues.
• Ensure proposed architectures meet applicable DoD, DISA, and agency technical and security standards.
• Advise on technology purchases related to processing, data storage, data access, and application development.
• Advise management on the feasibility of potential future projects.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cisco
• Hardware
• Support
• LAN
• MPLS
• Network
• Security

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AGE Solutions is a technology and professional services company providing consulting, technology solutions, and services across U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. We are seeking a CCIE-certified Enterprise Network Architect to provide technical leadership and design expertise for a team supporting a DoD agency WAN and emerging network engineering initiatives. Work is primarily based at our contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and at customer locations. Candidates should be onsite or within commuting distance of Fort Belvoir, VA (preferred), Battle Creek, MI, Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, New Cumberland, PA, Ogden, UT, Philadelphia, PA, Richmond, VA, Anniston, AL, San Diego, CA, Fort Bragg, NC, Robins AFB, GA, or Tobyhanna, PA. The projected salary is $190,000 or more annually; final compensation depends on relevant experience, clearance level, certifications, technical skills, contract requirements, and qualifications. We offer 26 days of paid leave, performance bonuses, a 401(k) match of 3% with immediate vesting, company-paid life insurance up to $300,000 with additional coverage options, medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA plans, 15 days of paid parental leave, military differential pay, and paid training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement. Our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees in the event of a company sale.

last updated 43 week of 2026