Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect

  • $140,000–$150,000 Per Year

Highlights

Our client is seeking a Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect with 15+ years of architecture experience and deep expertise in BGP routing, network design, Cisco Meraki, and SD-WAN. Architecture & Design: Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).

Numbers & Facts

LocationRichmond, VA
Salary$140,000–$150,000 Per Year

Description

Our client is seeking a Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect with 15+ years of architecture experience and deep expertise in BGP routing, network design, Cisco Meraki, and SD-WAN.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design:
  • Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).
  • Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units.
  • Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns, including:
    • Site-to-site and client VPNs.
    • SD-WAN deployments.
    • Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models.
  • Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability.
Cloud Networking:
  • Design and manage networking in Azure with familiarity in AWS and GCP.
  • Implement and maintain:
    • Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs).
    • Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
    • Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables).
  • Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.
Routing & Core Networking:
  • Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
  • Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering.
  • Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues.
Security & Firewalls:
  • Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama).
  • Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies.
  • Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements.
SD-WAN & Branch Networking:
  • Design and support SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN.
  • Manage and optimize branch networking using Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR).
  • Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites.
Carrier & Vendor Management:
  • Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs.
  • Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies).
  • Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G).
  • Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages.
Operations & Leadership:
  • Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks.
  • Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Skills:
  • Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
    • Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
    • Cisco Meraki full stack.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains.
  • Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience: Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation.
  • Certifications:
    • CCNP/CCIE
    • PCNSE (Palo Alto)
    • Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
    • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

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