Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to design, architect, and support enterprise networking solutions for clients across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Cisco networking technologies and will serve as a trusted advisor while supporting complex managed services engagements.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect Cisco-based networking solutions for enterprise customers
- Lead technical discovery workshops and requirements-gathering sessions
- Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
- Create solution BOMs, licensing models, and customer-facing quotations
- Review and approve network designs for scalability, security, and operational supportability
- Provide technical leadership to engineering, operations, and project delivery teams
- Assist network engineers in advanced troubleshooting during high priority incidents
- Collaborate with Cisco, distributors, and third-party vendors on solution development
- Support RFPs, RFQs, and technical proposal development activities
- Participate in customer presentations, executive briefings, and architecture reviews
- Ensure solutions align with managed services operational models and client expectations
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, architecture, and solution design
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Network Architect or Lead Network Engineer role
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Cisco networking solutions
- Experience working for a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or Master Service Provider supporting enterprise customers
- Strong customer-facing consulting and solution architecture experience
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Switching
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Nexus Data Center Switching
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Routing Platforms
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Wireless Solutions
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ThousandEyes
- Enterprise LAN/WAN/WiFi architecture
- Data center networking
- Cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
- High Availability (HA) design
- Network segmentation and security architecture
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Network modernization and transformation initiatives
- Experience architecting solutions that will be operated within managed service environments
- Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Understanding of Operational support models
- Understanding of ITIL-based service delivery processes
- Understanding of Network Operations Center (NOC) operations
- Understanding of Transition-to-operations activities
- Development of Cisco solution Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Hardware sizing and platform selection
- Creation and validation of customer-ready solution quotes
- Working with Cisco account teams, distributors, and partners to obtain pricing and discounts
- Review and optimization of hardware configurations for cost, performance, and scalability
- Strong understanding of Cisco licensing models including Cisco DNA Licensing, Catalyst Center Licensing, Cisco SD-WAN Licensing, Security Licensing, Subscription-based licensing models, Enterprise Agreements (EA)
- Ability to determine licensing requirements for customer environments
- Experience developing accurate licensing estimates and renewal strategies
- Ability to align licensing consumption with customer business requirements and budgets
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- Cisco Certified Specialist certifications
- AWS and/or Azure networking certifications
- ITIL Foundation certification
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