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# Enterprise Network Architect

- **Company:** Age Solutions
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Data Security, IPv6, Interoperability, Multi-protocol Systems, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, NIPRNet, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Check Point Firewalls, Cisco
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88683577/1

## About the Role

* Experience:
 + Eight years of relevant experience including experience with network WAN/LAN hardware and software and firewalls., + 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., * 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.

## Description

* 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.