Delaware Nation Industries

Chief Enterprise Architect

Delaware Nation Industries • $150K — $200K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 15+ years as a principal engineer or senior technical leader in large environments.
  • Top-tier certifications like CCA or CCIE preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge in Cisco ACI, Nexus, SD-WAN, along with integrations with AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Exceptional executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex business objectives into scalable enterprise network architectures.
  • Define target-state architectures and technical roadmaps for various technologies.
  • Drive innovation across Cisco ecosystem aligning physical and software-defined networks.
  • Establish architectural standards and governance frameworks for compliance and security.
  • Lead technical discovery workshops and design frameworks for enterprise accounts.
  • Advise executives on ROI, risk mitigation, and digital transformation strategies.
  • Mentor senior engineering talent and conduct architectural reviews to enhance technical maturity.

Benefits

  • Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums (Medical, Vision, Dental).
  • Offers matching 401K.
  • Includes Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Provides Pet Insurance.
  • Offers Professional Development/Education Reimbursement.
  • Includes Parking and Transit Benefits for specific regions.
Full Job Description
Strategic Architecture & Vision
  • 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.

Technical Governance & Standardization
  • 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.

Executive Leadership & Thought Leadership
  • 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.

Requirements
  • 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

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

Other Duties:

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.

About Delaware Nation Industries

Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a Native American-owned company that provides a wide range of services to the federal government and commercial clients. The company's services include engineering, logistics, information technology, and environmental services, among others. DNI is headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, and has offices in several other locations across the United States. The company is committed to providing its clients with high-quality services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. DNI is also committed to supporting the economic development of the Delaware Nation and other Native American communities.
Learn more about Delaware Nation Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2012
Revenue
$20 million
* Ladders Estimates

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