Enterprise Architect Jobs in Ohio
Enterprise Architect jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare systems, and state government IT modernization efforts, and openings at every level from associate enterprise architect through principal and distinguished architect. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Nationwide, KeyBank, and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center maintaining deep enterprise architecture teams. Cloud transformation, integration architecture, and SAP and Oracle landscape design are the most in-demand specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a CCIE-certified Enterprise Network Architect to provide technical leadership, guidance, and design expertise to a team supporting a DoD agency's WAN as well as emerging technology initiatives as related to network engineering. Provides enterprise-level network architecture, technical strategy, and engineering leadership for network infrastructure. Develops architectural solutions and modernization strategies that improve network security, interoperability, scalability, and operational performance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps.
- Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government leadership.
- Evaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements to performance, security, availability, and resilience.
- Design solutions integrating Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, and enterprise telecommunications technologies.
- Assess interoperability between agency classified and unclassified networks as well as with NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud-hosted environments.
- Lead technical assessments of emerging network technologies, platforms, and architectures.
- Develop high-level and detailed network designs, engineering specifications, and implementation strategies.
- Support architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and enterprise network segmentation.
- Evaluate hardware and software acquisitions for architectural compatibility, lifecycle suitability, and security compliance.
- Provide architectural guidance for enterprise cloud connectivity, SCCA integration, and application delivery.
- Review engineering changes, technical proposals, and major network modernization initiatives.
- Develop technology assessments, analyses of alternatives, and technical recommendations for Government stakeholders.
- Support laboratory evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and technical design validation.
- Provide expert technical support for complex network performance, interoperability, and security issues.
- Ensure proposed architectures comply with applicable DoD, DISA, and agency technical and security standards.
- Advise on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.
- Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience:
- Eight years of relevant experience including experience with network WAN/LAN hardware and software and firewalls.
- Education:
- High School Diploma.
- Citizenship and Clearance:
- US Citizenship is required.
- DoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
- Certification:
- DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
- Location:
- Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
- Fort Belvoir, VA (highly preferred)
- Battle Creek, MI
- Columbus, OH
- Dayton, OH
- New Cumberland, PA
- Ogden, UT
- Philadelphia, PA
- Richmond, VA
- Anniston, AL
- San Diego, CA
- Fort Bragg, NC
- Robins AFB, GA
- Tobyhanna, PA.
- Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification.
- AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Cloud+ certification.
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
- Must be able to work for extended hours at a computer in an office environment as well as work from comm closets and warehouse spaces as needed.
The projected salary range for this position is $190,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
- 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
- Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
- 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
- Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
- Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
- Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
- Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.
About Us
We are seeking a CCIE-certified Enterprise Network Architect to provide technical leadership, guidance, and design expertise to a team supporting a DoD agency's WAN as well as emerging technology initiatives as related to network engineering. Provides enterprise-level network architecture, technical strategy, and engineering leadership for network infrastructure. Develops architectural solutions and modernization strategies that improve network security, interoperability, scalability, and operational performance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps.
- Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government leadership.
- Evaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements to performance, security, availability, and resilience.
- Design solutions integrating Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, and enterprise telecommunications technologies.
- Assess interoperability between agency classified and unclassified networks as well as with NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud-hosted environments.
- Lead technical assessments of emerging network technologies, platforms, and architectures.
- Develop high-level and detailed network designs, engineering specifications, and implementation strategies.
- Support architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and enterprise network segmentation.
- Evaluate hardware and software acquisitions for architectural compatibility, lifecycle suitability, and security compliance.
- Provide architectural guidance for enterprise cloud connectivity, SCCA integration, and application delivery.
- Review engineering changes, technical proposals, and major network modernization initiatives.
- Develop technology assessments, analyses of alternatives, and technical recommendations for Government stakeholders.
- Support laboratory evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and technical design validation.
- Provide expert technical support for complex network performance, interoperability, and security issues.
- Ensure proposed architectures comply with applicable DoD, DISA, and agency technical and security standards.
- Advise on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.
- Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience:
- Eight years of relevant experience including experience with network WAN/LAN hardware and software and firewalls.
- Education:
- High School Diploma.
- Citizenship and Clearance:
- US Citizenship is required.
- DoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
- Certification:
- DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
- Location:
- Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
- Fort Belvoir, VA (highly preferred)
- Battle Creek, MI
- Columbus, OH
- Dayton, OH
- New Cumberland, PA
- Ogden, UT
- Philadelphia, PA
- Richmond, VA
- Anniston, AL
- San Diego, CA
- Fort Bragg, NC
- Robins AFB, GA
- Tobyhanna, PA.
- Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification.
- AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Cloud+ certification.
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
- Must be able to work for extended hours at a computer in an office environment as well as work from comm closets and warehouse spaces as needed.
The projected salary range for this position is $190,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
- 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
- Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
- 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
- Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
- Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
- Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
- Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in enterprise architect jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related engineering field
- TOGAF certification or equivalent enterprise architecture framework qualification preferred
- Seven or more years of hands-on experience designing large-scale enterprise systems
- Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong background in integration architecture, APIs, and middleware across distributed environments
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems common in Ohio manufacturing and finance sectors
Enterprise Architect Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an enterprise architect in Ohio?
Enterprise architecture has no state-issued license in Ohio, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Employers consistently expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, followed by several years in infrastructure, software development, or solutions architecture roles. The TOGAF certification from The Open Group is the most widely recognized credential in Ohio job listings. Many candidates also pursue vendor certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or SAP to align with the cloud and ERP-heavy environments common in Ohio's financial and healthcare sectors.
How much do enterprise architects make in Ohio?
Enterprise architects in Ohio earn a median of about $132,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $94,530 for the lowest 10% to over $174,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire enterprise architects in Ohio?
Employers hiring enterprise architects in Ohio right now include STERIS, HII, and MTSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance headquarters, regional banks, and large hospital systems means enterprise architect demand tends to be stable and project-driven rather than cyclical.
Which Ohio cities have the most enterprise architect jobs?
Columbus, Mentor, and Ohio hold the most enterprise architect openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest share through its concentration of insurance carriers, state government agencies, and technology-forward retailers, while Cleveland and Cincinnati add volume through regional banking headquarters, healthcare networks, and manufacturing firms that are modernizing legacy systems.
Are there remote enterprise architect jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 67% of enterprise architect openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves roadmapping, documentation, and stakeholder alignment rather than on-site infrastructure. Strategy and governance phases are the most remote-friendly, while implementation and vendor management phases typically pull architects back to the office periodically.
How can I get hired as an enterprise architect in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a solutions architect, systems analyst, or senior developer role into an associate or junior enterprise architect position. Large Ohio employers like Nationwide, Huntington Bancshares, and the Ohio Department of Administrative Services hire solutions architects and IT planners who grow into the EA function. Pursuing TOGAF Foundation certification before applying signals framework fluency even without direct title experience. Building a portfolio of architecture diagrams and decision records from past projects, even informal ones, closes the credibility gap faster than additional education alone.
Where can I find and apply to enterprise architect jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to enterprise architect jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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