Network Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead enterprise network migration and integration projects, transitioning acquired companies' WAN, LAN, campus, and remote-site connectivity into the parent organization's standardized Cisco SD-WAN infrastructure.

The role requires strong Cisco networking expertise, hands-on migration experience, and the ability to lead field engineers and technicians during network deployments and site cutovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing network infrastructure, including circuits, carriers, firewalls, wireless, and IP addressing.
• Design and implement Cisco SD-WAN architecture and interim VPN connectivity.
• Plan network migrations, resolve overlapping IP addressing, and manage multi-site cutovers.
• Configure and deploy Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure.
• Manage BGP, OSPF, Cisco IOS, and IOS-XE environments.
• Lead migration from existing Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Meraki infrastructure.
• Implement network segmentation, security controls, Cisco ISE, and 802.1X.
• Deliver Azure network connectivity and cloud integration.
• Lead on-site engineers and field technicians during deployments.
• Use Python and Ansible for network automation.
• Travel to locations for infrastructure migrations and critical cutovers.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong Cisco IOS/IOS-XE and Cisco SD-WAN expertise.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering enterprise network migrations.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, WAN, and LAN.
• Experience with Cisco ISE and 802.1X.
• Azure networking and cloud connectivity.
• Python and Ansible automation.
• Experience leading field engineers and managing site cutovers.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Skills

• CCNP certification.
• AWS networking.
• Enterprise wireless design and site surveys.
• Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco Meraki experience.