Posted 3 days ago
Secret
$160,000 - $180,000
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Alexandria, VA (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Enterprise Network Architect to lead the design, automation, and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise network solutions. This is a long-term opportunity and is hybrid, with on-site work in Alexandria, VA as needed.
This position requires an active Secret clearance
Responsibilities for the Enterprise Architect include:
Required Qualifications for the Enterprise Architect include:
Preferred Skills:
Compensation:
· $160,000-180,000 annual salary, depending on experience
· Full benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, sick leave as required by law
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This position requires an active Secret clearance
Responsibilities for the Enterprise Architect include:
- Engage with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into tailored network architecture solutions
- Assess existing infrastructure for optimization opportunities in scalability, resiliency, and security
- Design, document, and present end-to-end enterprise network architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Lead implementation efforts and ensure deployments align with design specifications and best practices
- Drive adoption of network automation, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python)
- Develop and maintain automated configuration management and CI/CD pipelines for network deployments
- Standardize network architectures and create reusable templates to streamline deployments
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to deliver integrated solutions aligned with client outcomes
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership on automation tools and emerging technologies
- Research and evaluate technologies such as SDN, SASE, Zero Trust, NFV, and cloud-native networking
- Serve as a trusted advisor during technical discussions and architecture reviews
- Troubleshoot complex network and automation issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution
Required Qualifications for the Enterprise Architect include:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in network architecture or engineering
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade network infrastructures (on-premises, cloud, hybrid)
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, VPNs, SD-WAN)
- Expertise in network security design (firewalls, segmentation, access control)
- Hands-on experience with automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform, NetBox, Nornir, REST APIs)
- Experience integrating automation into CI/CD processes
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid connectivity
- Exposure to SDN, SASE, Zero Trust, and microsegmentation
- Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills
- Certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent (required)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent (preferred)
- Network automation or DevNet certifications (e.g., Cisco DevNet Professional) a plus
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and DevOps methodologies
- Familiarity with monitoring and telemetry tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Cisco ThousandEyes)
- Understanding of containerized networking (Docker, Kubernetes, CNI plugins)
- Ability to lead architecture discussions and influence technology strategy
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills
Compensation:
· $160,000-180,000 annual salary, depending on experience
· Full benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, sick leave as required by law
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