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Zachary Piper Solutions · 17 hours ago

Enterprise Architect

positionAlexandria, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$140K/yr - $160K/yr
date7+ years exp

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Enterprise Architect to support a long-term federal program. This role involves designing and implementing enterprise-grade network architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, while serving as a trusted advisor during technical discussions and architecture reviews.

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Responsibilities

Engage with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into tailored network architecture solutions
Assess existing infrastructure for optimization opportunities focusing on scalability, resiliency, and security
Design, document, and present end-to-end enterprise network architectures
Lead implementation efforts and ensure deployments align with design specifications and best practices
Drive adoption of network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python
Develop and maintain automated configuration management and CI/CD pipelines for network deployments
Standardize network architectures and create reusable templates for consistency
Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and technology partners to deliver integrated solutions
Mentor engineering and client teams on automation tools and emerging technologies
Research and evaluate emerging technologies such as SDN, SASE, Zero Trust, NFV, and cloud-native networking
Troubleshoot complex network and automation-related issues

Qualification

Network ArchitectureNetwork AutomationNetwork SecurityInfrastructure-as-CodeCloud NetworkingNetwork ProtocolsCI/CDAnsibleTerraformPythonSDNSASEZero TrustNFVAWSAzureGoogle CloudMPLSBGPOSPFVPNsSD-WANPrometheusGrafanaSplunkDockerKubernetesCCNPCCIEDevNet Certification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
7+ years in network architecture or engineering roles
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade network infrastructures across multiple environments
Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks and tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform, REST APIs)
Familiarity with cloud networking services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, SD-WAN)
Expertise in network security design, including firewalls and segmentation
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent (required)
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Must attend and actively participate in daily Agile meetings
Cannot be engaged in other part-time roles or side projects

Preferred

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent (preferred)
Network automation or DevNet certification (a plus)
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps methodologies
Familiarity with monitoring and telemetry platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
Understanding of containerized networking (Docker, Kubernetes)
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
Sick Leave
Holidays

Company

Zachary Piper Solutions

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Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Mclean, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://zacharypiper.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3M
2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M

Leadership Team

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Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
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Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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