**MUST have CURRENT DOD SECRET clearance**

The Lead SDWAN Solutions Architect will conduct assessment, analysis, and solution development (e.g., solution diagrams and implementation timelines). The Architect shall coordinate and execute requirement gathering and engineer solutions based upon best practices. The Lead IT Solutions Architect shall ensure compliance with all pertinent government policies, ensure compliance with all pertinent Cybersecurity requirements, and establish compliant IT system integrations. The Lead IT Solutions Architect shall lead engagements with Government and external organizations (e.g., OEMs and distributors). The Lead IT Solutions Architect shall maintain current knowledge of rapidly changing IT technology, always be on the lookout for new technologies, and provide innovative concepts to evolve current processes. The Lead IT Solutions Architect shall provide critical insight and guidance to standardize the IT modernization effort for all sites and provide direction on the preparation and maintenance of all documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects. The Architect will need to travel to different locations on occasion including Hawaii.

a. It is required that the Lead IT Solutions Architect have the following qualifications:

1. Ten years of experience within the last fifteen years as a Network Engineer in a production environment.

2. Possess a current Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert ( CCIE), Juniper Networks Certified Expert Lab Exams (JNCIE), or equivalent OEM certification.

3. Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.

4. Five years of experience in the last seven years delivering a SDN project of similar scope and complexity comparable to AGUN-INC1.

b. It is desired that the Lead Solutions Architect has the following qualifications:

1. Possess a current IAT Level III Certification.

2. Three years of experience in designing cloud based solutions.

3. Two years of experience working with commercial internet services providers.

4. Five years of experience in DoD Network Design and IT modernization.