Enterprise Architect

Job Requirements Reston, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $175,000 - $200,000 Job Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Enterprise Architect to support a company focused on delivering secure, mission-critical network solutions for the Department of the Air Force. This position is hybrid at Reston, VA . The Enterprise Architect will serve as a senior technical lead responsible for architecting, designing, and delivering secure WAN and transport solutions across classified and unclassified environments. This role directly enables resilient, global command-and-control capabilities critical to national defense missions. Responsibilities for the Enterprise Architect include: Leading WAN and transport architecture and design efforts, providing secure, scalable connectivity solutions across classified and unclassified enclaves Developing implementation-ready engineering packages, including HLD/LLD, logical and physical diagrams, IP plans, BOMs, configuration templates, and cutover/rollback procedures Providing technical recommendations on Optical Transport Networks (OTN), MPLS/IP, SD-WAN, VPN/IPsec, Ethernet, and modern secure access patterns (SASE/SSE) Supporting RMF/ATO activities by producing network engineering evidence, DISA STIG documentation, boundary descriptions, and as-built configurations Acting as a senior technical liaison across government, integrators, OEMs, and service providers while providing Tier 3/4 troubleshooting and root cause analysis Required Qualifications for the Enterprise Architect include: 15+ years of experience in WAN/transport engineering, network architecture, or telecommunications Deep expertise in OTN and ITU-T standards (G.709, G.798, G.872), MPLS/IP, Ethernet, VPN/IPsec, SD-WAN, advanced routing (BGP, OSPF/ISIS), QoS, and capacity planning Strong engineering and documentation skills with demonstrated experience creating deployable, field-ready implementation packages and supporting design reviews Bachelor's degree IAT Level I, II, or III certification Active TS/SCI clearance (or SCI-eligible) Compensation for the Enterprise Architect include:

Salary Range:

$175,000-$200,000 •depending on experience •

Full Benefits Package:

PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law #LI-LT1

Keywords:

Enterprise Architect, WAN Architecture, Optical Transport Network, OTN, MPLS, SD-WAN, Network Architecture, TS/SCI, DISA STIG, RMF, Air Force, Secure Networks, Telecommunications Engineering, DoD Network Engineer group id: 10430981 Apply now