Enterprise Architect

Piper Companies is hiring an Enterprise Architect to design secure, scalable, and automated network architectures for a leading federal IT provider. This full-time, remote role will lead strategy, design, and implementation across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities of the Enterprise Architect Include:

• Translate client requirements into tailored network architecture solutions.
• Assess and optimize infrastructure for scalability, resiliency, and security.
• Design and document enterprise network architectures.
• Lead deployments and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Drive network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure.
• Standardize architectures and create reusable templates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors.
• Mentor teams on automation and emerging technologies (SDN, SASE, Zero Trust).
• Troubleshoot complex network and automation issues.
• 15-25% travel required

Qualifications of the Enterprise Architect Include:

• ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE required
• IAT level II
• Bachelor's in CS, IT, or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years in network architecture/engineering.
• Expertise in enterprise-grade networks (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
• Strong knowledge of protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, SD-WAN).
• Network security design experience.
• Hands-on with automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Certifications: CCNP required, CCIE preferred; DevNet a plus.
• IaC and DevOps methodologies.
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).
• Container networking (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Compensation of the Enterprise Architect Includes:

• Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year, based on experience and certifications.
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: CIGNA Medical, Dental, Vision; 401k through ADP.

This job opens for applications on 11/11/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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