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Senior Enterprise Architect — WANTransport

M9 Solutions

Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 180000

Posted: 20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people skills clearance levels and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions Data Delivery & Analytics Cyber Security Cloud Migration Applications and Infrastructure Software Development and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking aSenior Enterprise Architect - WAN/Transport to work hybrid remote/onsite in support of a government contract for a client located inReston VA. An activeTS/SCI clearanceis required.

Responsibilities

WAN/transport design recommendations for mission networks: site connectivity segmentation resiliency performance engineering across classified and unclassified enclaves.
L0 circuit configurations including CLLI circuit route options across CONUS and OCONUS.
Optimized WAN transport design using Optical Transport Network (OTN) and ITU-T standards G.709 G.798 G.872; plus MPLS/IP Ethernet VPN/IPsec SDWAN SASE/SSE.
WAN work package deliverables: HLD/LLD logical/physical diagrams IP plans routing/QoS policies security boundary requirements BOM/part lists rack elevations configuration templates interface cut sheets.
Methods of Procedure (MOPs) implementation plans cutover schedules rollback procedures and test/validation plans.
Network engineering compliance evidence: configuration baselines implementations boundary descriptions and support.
Tier 3/4 troubleshooting and root cause analysis (routing instability path asymmetry MTU encryption overlays QoS and provider impairments).
WAN capacity planning: bandwidth optical/Carrier Ethernet capacity routing headroom power/cooling and lifecycle/EOL.
L0 circuit delivery/integration/activation coordination as-built documentation.
ROM estimates and cost models for new sites routes and WAN services.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
BA/BS and 14 - 17 years of related experience; OR Masters degree and 13 years of related experience; OR PhD/JD and 10 years of related experience.
14 years progressive WAN/transport engineering network architecture or telecommunications experience.
Deep expertise in OTN and ITU-T standards G.709 G.798 G.872.
MPLS/IP Ethernet VPN/IPsec overlays and enterprise/carrier WAN design patterns.
Advanced routing and traffic engineering (BGP OSPF/ISIS) path control convergence.
SDWAN and secure connectivity patterns (SASE/SSE) segmentation and policy design.
QoS design (marking queuing shaping) performance engineering (latency/jitter/loss) and capacity planning.
Network security technologies boundary protections and Zero Trust networking principles.
Demonstrated ability to create field-ready engineering packages (diagrams IP plans BOMs configuration templates implementation steps cutover/rollback and test/validation).
Excellent technical writing - engineering documentation and briefing technical/non-technical stakeholders.
CONUS/OCONUS travel required.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

M9 Solutions pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include but are not limited to responsibilities of the position education experience knowledge skills abilities as well as internal equity location alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
M9 Benefits - Range
$60000 - $180000 USD

M9 Solutions LLC (M9) is aFederalsub-contractorand wecomply withall applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please clickhereto complete M9s Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to . If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website please contact ourHuman Resources Department at or

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans transitioning service members military spouses and dependents.

With 15 years of proven delivery andgrowth M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services solution architects business analysts program managers technical architects and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies inand 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun rewarding and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and valuediverse perspectivesin driving the vision of the company.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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