Solution Architect, Senior

Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity exists for a Solution Architect with a strong background in designing, deploying, and optimizing complex enterprise network infrastructures. The role involves developing solution architecture, resolving complex issues across projects through requirements analysis, providing expert support, and supervising project activities. The architect works independently, mentors others, and may supervise team members.

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable enterprise network and wireless solutions.
• Design, configure, and maintain foundational network services such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in compliance with DoD standards.
• Design and deploy wireless LANs using HPE Aruba technologies, including Clear Pass, Edge Connect, and Air Wave.
• Develop and enforce security architectures using Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama.
• Develop detailed architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to network design and performance.
• Provide expert guidance during troubleshooting, network migrations, and performance tuning efforts.
• Ensure designs meet high availability, security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Develop and maintain enterprise standards, policies, and procedures for network architecture.
• Lead clients' engagements and interactions.

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture.
• Experience with HPE Aruba (wireless, switches, Clear Pass, Aruba Central) and Cisco products.
• Experience designing and securing networks with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience designing and deploying DoD‑compliant implementations of PKI, DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
• Experience with cloud networking, including Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Experience with DoD network deployments, STIGs, and IA compliance standards.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, 802.1X, SD‑WAN, and wireless RF design.
• Knowledge of SD‑WAN technologies such as Aruba Edge Connect and orchestrator.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

• Experience with RF engineering and systems integration.
• Experience with test procedures and test reports.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python and Ansible.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• CompTIA Network+, Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). Salary is determined by location, education, skills, competencies, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.