Enterprise Network Solutions Architect – FUOPS

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• 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.

• 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.

• Expertise in advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, VPN architecture, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and IDS/IPS policy engineering.
• Expertise in 802.1X / Comply to Connect (C2C) technologies from Fore Scout 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…