# Chief Enterprise Architect

> Delaware Nation Industries · Washington, United States · — · Posted 2026-07-25

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AWSS

## 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.

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