What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Enterprise Architect position at DNI (Delaware Nation Industries)?
Strategic Architecture & Vision
Benefits Include:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Translate complex business objectives into scalable, resilient, and future-ready enterprise network architectures
- Define target-state architecture and long-term technical roadmaps for routing, switching, data center, AI and machine learning, and cloud-native integrations.
- Drive innovation across the Cisco ecosystem to ensure alignment between physical on-premises networks and software-defined overlay architectures
- Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks to ensure global compliance, security, and high availability.
- Lead Technical Discovery Workshops, High-Level Designs, and Low-Level Designs for strategic enterprise accounts
- Oversee multi-architecture solution requirements, including licensing, bills of materials, and managed services integrations
- Advise executive leadership and key customer stakeholders on architectural return on investment, risk mitigation, and digital transformation.
- Serve as a recognized Subject Matter Expert, contributing to industry thought leadership through publications, white papers, patents, and participation in technology standards bodies.
- Enhance the technical maturity of the organization by mentoring senior engineering talent and conducting thorough architectural reviews
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 15 years as a principal engineer, architect, or senior technical leader in large-scale enterprise or hyperscale environments
- Top-tier certifications such as CCA (Cisco Certified Architect) or CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) highly preferred
- Extensive knowledge in Cisco ACI, Nexus, SD-WAN, and advanced integration with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities
- Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance
Benefits Include:
- Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
- Matching 401K
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
- Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.