Enterprise Network Architect

Age-Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days Paid Leave

Performance Bonuses

401(k) with Match

Life Insurance

Health Benefits

Parental Leave

Military Differential Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AGE Solutions is seeking a CCIE-certified Enterprise Network Architect to lead network engineering for a DoD agency. The role focuses on enterprise-level architecture, security, interoperability, and modernization strategies across WAN/LAN, IPv6, MPLS, and cloud integrations.

The position requires extensive DoD clearance and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification, with work primarily from contractor facilities near Fort Belvoir, VA and other locations.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience including network WAN/LAN hardware and firewalls.
• Clearance: DoD Top Secret or Secret with favorable Tier 5/SSBI.
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification required.
• Location flexibility across US regions; willingness to work from Fort Belvoir, VA or Columbus, OH and other listed sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and modernization roadmaps.
• Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and government leadership.
• Evaluate and improve performance, security, availability, and resilience of networks.
• Design solutions with Cisco routing/switching, Check Point firewalls, and telecom tech.
• Lead assessments of emerging network technologies and architectures.
• Draft high-level and detailed network designs and implementation strategies.
• Support IPv6, MPLS, QoS, and enterprise network segmentation planning.
• Evaluate hardware/software acquisitions for security and lifecycle suitability.

Skills

Eight years experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Us

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

We are seeking a CCIE-certified Enterprise Network Architect to provide technical leadership, guidance, and design expertise to a team supporting a DoD agency's WAN as well as emerging technology initiatives as related to network engineering. Provides enterprise-level network architecture, technical strategy, and engineering leadership for network infrastructure. Develops architectural solutions and modernization strategies that improve network security, interoperability, scalability, and operational performance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps.
• Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government leadership.
• Evaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements to performance, security, availability, and resilience.
• Design solutions integrating Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, and enterprise telecommunications technologies.
• Assess interoperability between agency classified and unclassified networks as well as with NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud-hosted environments.
• Lead technical assessments of emerging network technologies, platforms, and architectures.
• Develop 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.
• Provide architectural guidance for enterprise cloud connectivity, SCCA integration, and application delivery.
• Review engineering changes, technical proposals, and major network modernization initiatives.
• Develop technology assessments, analyses of alternatives, and technical recommendations for Government stakeholders.
• Support laboratory evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and technical design validation.
• Provide expert technical support for complex network performance, interoperability, and security issues.
• Ensure proposed architectures comply with applicable DoD, DISA, and agency technical and security standards.
• Advise on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.
• Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience:
  • Eight years of relevant experience including experience with network WAN/LAN hardware and software and firewalls.
• Education:
  • High School Diploma.
• Citizenship and Clearance:
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • DoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Certification:
  • DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
  • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
• Location:
  • Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
    • Fort Belvoir, VA (highly 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
    • Tobyhanna, PA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification.
• AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Cloud+ certification.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Must be able to work for extended hours at a computer in an office environment as well as work from comm closets and warehouse spaces as needed.

The projected salary range for this position is $190,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

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