Director, Federal Solutions & Innovation Architecture

TekSynap is seeking a visionary Director, Federal Solutions & Innovation Architecture to spearhead our internal infrastructure innovation, next-gen network design, and strategic proposal initiatives. This role blends high-impact technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration across business development, proposal capture, AI enablement, and lab expansion projects. The ideal candidate is an experienced enterprise network architect and product strategist who thrives in both hands-on engineering and executive-level engagements.

This position goes beyond conventional architecture roles, leveraging deep expertise in secure hybrid networking and cloud technologies while enabling strategic growth, mentoring, and enterprise transformation efforts across TekSynap.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture & Innovation

• Architect and document secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid networks across on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments.
• Serve as the technical lead for proposal-driven initiatives, including solution strategies, white papers, and enterprise network designs.
• Lead network modernization efforts through SDN, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, microsegmentation, and BGP/IPv6 optimization.
• Prototype and evaluate AI-driven networking enhancements, anomaly detection, and observability frameworks.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a cross-functional leader, supporting TekXlerate lab initiatives, proposal teams, and business development with technical insight, strategic guidance, and customer-facing solutions.
• Lead subset teams in scaling internal and lab infrastructure at TekSynap’s office locations.
• Collaborate with C-suite and senior executives to align business priorities with technical strategies.

Mentorship & Enablement

• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge-sharing across the IT Solutions team.
• Advocate for Infrastructure-as-Code, network automation, and DevSecOps practices using Ansible, Terraform, and Python.

Proposal & Business Development Support

• Contribute to RFI/RFQ/RFP response development, technical writing, and capture support for enterprise networking components.
• Engage in go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and architecture alignment to support business scaling initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. (preferred)
• 15+ years in enterprise networking with Cisco, Juniper, and virtualization ecosystems.
• 10+ years leading architecture teams and strategy for federal and commercial networks.
• Proven delivery of enterprise scale network transformations and DoD/IC architectures.
• Deep hands-on expertise in cloud networking (Azure, AWS), hybrid cloud security, SD-WAN, and routing protocols.
• Experience managing and contributing to AI-based product development and internal SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, Jira, product roadmaps, and multi-team sprint planning.
• Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level presentations and industry forums.
• Active CCIE and/or AWS Solution Architect certification preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS

• CCIE (active)

We are seeking a Director, Federal Solutions & Innovation Architecture to join our team supporting IT Department in Reston, VA.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)
• Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

United States Citizenship

Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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