2063 Chief Solutions Architect (Enterprise Networking-Top Secret Clearance Required)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
SCOTT AFB, IL - REMOTE MAY BE CONSIDERED WITHIN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT AFB, WITH TRAVEL AS REQUIRED

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION / DUTIES:
All Points is seeking a Chief Network Solutions Architect to support the AMC/A6 Base Infrastructure Modernization effort.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

The selected candidate will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for solutioning, engineering, and modernization of United States Air Force installation network infrastructure across global locations, with a strong emphasis on Air Mobility Command (AMC) communications environments.
This role will lead the design and modernization of secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise network architectures supporting mission-critical USAF operations including air mobility, command and control, logistics, maintenance, installation support, and expeditionary missions.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting Air Force base communications infrastructure, enterprise network modernization initiatives, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and geographically dispersed DoD environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Lead technical solutioning efforts for USAF base network modernization initiatives across CONUS and OCONUS installations.
• Design modern, secure, and scalable enterprise network architectures supporting Air Mobility Command missions.
• Develop technical solutions supporting base-area networks, LAN/WAN modernization efforts, and campus network upgrades.
• Architect network core, distribution, and access layer refresh initiatives.
• Support modernization of fiber backbone infrastructure and outside plant communications systems.
• Design and expand wireless network infrastructure supporting installation operations.
• Engineer secure transport and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Develop network segmentation strategies aligned with Zero Trust architectures.
• Assess legacy infrastructure and develop modernization roadmaps aligned with mission priorities and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support development of engineering designs, bills of material, site survey reports, implementation plans, and technical solution packages.
• Provide network engineering expertise supporting Air Mobility Command operational environments including airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation, logistics, and rapid global mobility missions.
• Coordinate modernization efforts with communications squadrons, mission partners, cyber teams, network operations organizations, and civil engineering stakeholders.
• Ensure network architectures meet mission availability, resiliency, and continuity of operations requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for network design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, network management platforms, and secure remote access technologies.
• Develop and review High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), migration plans, implementation plans, test plans, cutover plans, network diagrams, and as-built documentation.
• Support site surveys and infrastructure assessments at AMC locations worldwide.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, constraints, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineers, field technicians, implementation teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and USAF cybersecurity requirements.
• Support implementation of secure configurations aligned with RMF, DISA STIGs, Zero Trust principles, DoD 8140 requirements, NIST security controls, and CMMC requirements as applicable.
• Support vulnerability remediation, POA&M development, accreditation efforts, and secure baseline management.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, Authorizing Officials, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams.
• Improve network visibility, monitoring, segmentation, access control, and cyber resiliency.
• Interface directly with USAF customers, AMC stakeholders, communications squadrons, contracting representatives, and mission partners.
• Support technical briefings, design reviews, working groups, and program management reviews.
• Translate operational mission requirements into practical and executable network engineering solutions.
• Present technical recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is required.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline is preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• 15 years of Information Technology experience.
• 10 years of senior-level network engineering and network architecture experience.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Technical Skills:

• Enterprise network architecture and modernization.
• Large-scale LAN/WAN design and implementation.
• Campus network modernization.
• Core, distribution, and access layer network architecture.
• Fiber backbone and outside plant infrastructure.
• Enterprise wireless network design.
• Network segmentation and Zero Trust architectures.
• Routing, switching, and secure transport technologies.
• Network infrastructure assessments and site surveys.
• Technical solution development and engineering design.
• High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) development.
• Network migration, implementation, and cutover planning.
• DoD network environments and military installation infrastructure.
• RMF, DISA STIGs, NIST security controls, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Technical leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Technical Experience Preferred:

• Air Mobility Command (AMC) network environments.
• Air Force Communications Squadron support.
• MAJCOM communications environments.
• Enterprise Network Operations organizations.
• DoD installation modernization programs.
• Global and geographically dispersed network environments.
• Zero Trust implementation initiatives.
• Vulnerability remediation and accreditation support.
• Cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Network management and monitoring platforms.

Additional Experience Includes:

• Network modernization planning and execution.
• Base communications infrastructure support.
• Mission-critical operational environments.
• Cross-functional technical leadership.
• Infrastructure resiliency and continuity planning.
• Technical proposal support and solution development.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent certification from Juniper, Aruba, or similar enterprise networking vendors.

Highly Desired:

• Security
• CISSP
• CISM
• Cloud certifications
• ITIL v4

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active, current, and fully adjudicted Top Secret clearance required.

COMPENSATION:

• $200,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Positions with All Points are full-time positions and include a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information, please visit our Career Portal:
https://www.allpointsllc.com/careers/

All Points is an Equal Opportunity Employer.