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Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.\nWe 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.\nResponsibilities Include:\nDevelop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps.\nProvide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government leadership.\nEvaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements to performance, security, availability, and resilience.\nDesign solutions integrating Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, and enterprise telecommunications technologies.\nAssess interoperability between agency classified and unclassified networks as well as with NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud-hosted environments.\nLead technical assessments of emerging network technologies, platforms, and architectures.\nDevelop high-level and detailed network designs, engineering specifications, and implementation strategies.\nSupport architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and enterprise network segmentation.\nEvaluate hardware and software acquisitions for architectural compatibility, lifecycle suitability, and security compliance.\nProvide architectural guidance for enterprise cloud connectivity, SCCA integration, and application delivery.\nReview engineering changes, technical proposals, and major network modernization initiatives.\nDevelop technology assessments, analyses of alternatives, and technical recommendations for Government stakeholders.\nSupport laboratory evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and technical design validation.\nProvide expert technical support for complex network performance, interoperability, and security issues.\nEnsure proposed architectures comply with applicable DoD, DISA, and agency technical and security standards.\nAdvise on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.\nAdvises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.\nRequired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:\nExperience:Eight years of relevant experience including experience with network WAN/LAN hardware and software and firewalls.\n\nEducation:High School Diploma.\n\nCitizenship and Clearance:US Citizenship is required.\nDoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.\n\nCertification:DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.\nCCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.\n\nLocation: 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)\nBattle Creek, MI\nColumbus, OH\nDayton, OH\nNew Cumberland, PA\nOgden, UT\nPhiladelphia, PA\nRichmond, VA\nAnniston, AL\nSan Diego, CA\nFort Bragg, NC\nRobins AFB, GA\nTobyhanna, PA.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCheck Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification.\nAWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Cloud+ certification.\nWork Environment and Physical Demand:\nMust 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.\nThe 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.\nAt AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.\n26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.\nPerformance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.\n 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.\nFinancial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.\nHealth Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.\nParental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.\nMilitary Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.\nProfessional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.\nShared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. 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