AHU Technologies Inc
Principal Network Solution Architect
AHU Technologies Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description
This is a senior-level strategic role supporting a key Randstad client in Washington, D.C. The Principal Network Solution Architect will define and drive the enterprise network architecture aligned with business strategy. The role combines strategic vision, technical expertise, stakeholder management, and leadership across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Strategy & Vision
Define the enterprise network architecture direction aligned with long-term business goals.
Architectural Design
Develop conceptual and solution-level network architectures and present them to senior leadership and the Enterprise Architecture Review Council.
Stakeholder Management
Engage with business and IT teams to guide future project directions and build consensus on solutions.
Execution & Leadership
Drive solutions through the entire lifecycle: kickoff → requirements → design → implementation.
Standards & Best Practices
Ensure all new applications/servers comply with enterprise network standards and best practices.
Change Advocacy
Act as a Change Agent introducing improved methodologies and new technologies.
Mentorship
Provide strategic and tactical guidance ensuring solutions align with long-term architecture goals.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
15–20 years in IT, including 10–15 years in network architecture
Technical Expertise:
Expert-level routing, switching, data center and enterprise network architecture
Certification:
Current
CCIE
required
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Communication:
Strong presentation and communication skills
Project History:
Demonstrated success solving complex business problems
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of architectural modeling, SOA, Enterprise Information Management
Experience as Network Solution Architect for large, heterogeneous IT programs
Understanding of EA frameworks
Transportation industry experience
Broad networking technology background beyond routing/switching
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Key Responsibilities Strategy & Vision
Define the enterprise network architecture direction aligned with long-term business goals.
Architectural Design
Develop conceptual and solution-level network architectures and present them to senior leadership and the Enterprise Architecture Review Council.
Stakeholder Management
Engage with business and IT teams to guide future project directions and build consensus on solutions.
Execution & Leadership
Drive solutions through the entire lifecycle: kickoff → requirements → design → implementation.
Standards & Best Practices
Ensure all new applications/servers comply with enterprise network standards and best practices.
Change Advocacy
Act as a Change Agent introducing improved methodologies and new technologies.
Mentorship
Provide strategic and tactical guidance ensuring solutions align with long-term architecture goals.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
15–20 years in IT, including 10–15 years in network architecture
Technical Expertise:
Expert-level routing, switching, data center and enterprise network architecture
Certification:
Current
CCIE
required
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Communication:
Strong presentation and communication skills
Project History:
Demonstrated success solving complex business problems
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of architectural modeling, SOA, Enterprise Information Management
Experience as Network Solution Architect for large, heterogeneous IT programs
Understanding of EA frameworks
Transportation industry experience
Broad networking technology background beyond routing/switching
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