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.