Network Architect

Role: Network Architect/ Senior Network Engineer – Cloud & Enterprise Networking

Location: Richmond, Virginia (Hybrid)

Duration: Full Time

Interview Mode: video and in person interview must

JD:

Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design: 15+ Years for Architect

Must have Skills
Cisco Meraki
SD WAN

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

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 and familiarity AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
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/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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation

Certifications (preferred but not required):

• CCNP/CCIE
• PCNSE (Palo Alto)
• Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty