Enterprise Network Solutions Architect – FUOPS

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise IT, Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Network, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Networking Hardware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are GDIT—supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects in the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter, with work that has real impact. GDIT is your place to own your career by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best.

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%.

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $199,251. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

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