Enterprise Network Solutions Architect – FUOPS

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In this role, you will support the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Falls Church, VA as the Network Engineering Technical Lead; a current, active Secret clearance is required. This IT Service Management contract supports the operation, modernization, and evolution of ARNG’s global IT services, including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management. The program underpins ARNG’s enterprise IT infrastructure, WAN, authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and related services, using the ITIL framework as the basis for its IT Service Management (ITSM) model.

HOW A ENTERPRISE NETWORK SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead, mentor, and direct Future Operations (FUOPS) initiatives and projects supporting architecture, design, implementation, and modernization of the DoDIN-A(NG) and DoDIN-A(NG)-S enterprise networks.
• Prepare and review comprehensive engineering solutions, architecture design documents, and engineering implementation plans for complex ARNG strategic initiatives.
• Design Future Operating Models: Help architect scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructure, defining how IT services grow with business goals
• Implement Automation: Deploy process automation and scripting tools to cut manual tasks and boost system efficiency

• Plan Capacity and Costs: Analyze usage data to forecast future computing needs, control IT budgets, and optimize vendor contracts.
• Ensure Security and Continuity: Partner with security teams to operationalize controls, run regular backups, and maintain disaster recovery plans.

• Perform enterprise architecture and technology gap analyses, recommending strategic improvements to DoDIN-A(NG) and DoDIN-A(NG)-S operations, security, and scalability.
• Develop, review, and defend complex change requests before the Change Configuration Board (CCB) and govern enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate and integrate emerging communications and software-defined networking technologies to advance network capabilities; conduct trade studies and proof-of-concept testing.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and coordinate with vendors on technical engagements to ensure a cohesive solution delivery.
• Support Future Operations to evaluate technologies to meet Army Unified Network Plan (AUNP) objectives, Automation, Integration of AI, and other related areas to modernize existing service operations

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education/Equivalent Training Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Network Engineering and technology integration in large global environment
• 2+ years Technical Leadership managing engineering projects and task delegation to engineering team members

Years of relevant experience:

• Required Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise Network Engineering with Cisco and Palo Alto routing, switching, IDS/IPS, and Firewall technologies, including 4+ years in a technical leadership or engineering lead capacity.

Skills/Additional Requirements:

• Expertise in advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, VPN architectures, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and IDS/IPS policy engineering.
• Expertise in 802.1X / Comply to Connect (C2C) technologies from ForeScout and/or Cisco ISE
• Ability to identify automation opportunities, evaluate solutions, complete engineering and implementation
• Proven track record of designing, preparing, and executing enterprise-scale network engineering solutions within DoD environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, assigning tasks, establishing technical standards, and conducting peer design reviews.
• Exceptional briefing and communication skills, with extensive experience presenting technical solutions, problem reports, and corrective actions directly to senior military and government leadership.
• Deep expertise in securing and hardening network devices in strict compliance with DISA STIGs, CORA frameworks, and DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to lead troubleshooting on high-visibility enterprise issues and define decisive corrective actions.
• Strong documentation background, including authorship of Architecture Design Documents, Engineering Implementation Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and technical White Papers.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to shifting operational priorities, and adept at managing multiple high-priority engineering workstreams concurrently.
• Committed to continuous technical growth and maintaining advanced industry certifications.
• Certification Requirements:
• Two certifications – Must possess the appropriate baseline certification to achieve a minimum of DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) or IAT Level III (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP) prior to start.
• Must possess a professional-level Computing Environment (CE) certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA or Palo Alto Networks PCNSE) prior to start. When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.

Clearance Requirements:

·     Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance at time of interview and candidate must maintain active clearance.

·     Must have the ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility

Work Location:

• Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA

• Three (3) days onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding/transition in period requires on-site support up to 90 days. ENOCS work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or Government leadership. 

Travel:

·     Less than 10%.