Senior L4 Network Engineer / Architect

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Kforce has a client that is looking for a Senior L4 Network Engineer/Architect in Los Angeles, CA.

Overview:
The client is seeking a Senior L4 Network Engineer/Architect with expertise in Cisco SD-WAN, enterprise WAN design, MPLS routing, and WAN/LAN integration. This position will lead the design, deployment, integration, and support of SD-WAN solutions across MPLS, Internet, broadband, LTE/5G, and hybrid network environments.

The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who can define SD-WAN strategy, optimize routing and segmentation, improve resiliency and application performance, and guide engineering teams through implementation, migration, and operational support activities.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and define Cisco SD-WAN solutions for enterprise and mission-critical environments
* Develop SD-WAN architectures supporting MPLS, Internet, broadband, LTE/5G, private-line, and hybrid WAN transport models
* Configure and support Cisco SD-WAN platforms including vManage, vBond, vSmart, and WAN Edge routers
* Create and maintain policies for application-aware routing, traffic steering, segmentation, SLA-based path selection, failover, and resiliency
* Lead SD-WAN migrations from legacy WAN architectures
* Design and support WAN environments utilizing MPLS, carrier Ethernet, Internet, broadband, and private fiber services
* Provide expertise in BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, route redistribution, filtering, and policy-based routing
* Define WAN-to-LAN integration, including firewall connectivity, segmentation, VLANs, VRFs, and routed handoffs
* Support fiber-based WAN services, carrier handoffs, optics, demarcation points, and physical connectivity validation
* Design highly available WAN architectures incorporating redundant circuits, carriers, SD-WAN edge devices, and transport diversity
* Serve as the senior escalation point for complex routing, SD-WAN, MPLS, and connectivity issues

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of enterprise or service provider networking experience with significant WAN and routing responsibilities
* Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco SD-WAN solutions
* Expertise with Cisco SD-WAN architecture, including overlay/underlay design, vManage, vBond, vSmart, templates, policies, and centralized management
* Experience deploying SD-WAN across MPLS, Internet, broadband, LTE/5G, and hybrid WAN environments
* Advanced routing knowledge including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, route redistribution, route maps, filtering, prefix lists, and policy-based routing
* Knowledge of MPLS services including L3VPN, L2VPN, VRFs, PE/CE routing, QoS, and carrier handoff models
* Experience with Cisco Catalyst 8000/8500, ISR, ASR, or equivalent WAN edge platforms
* Understanding of WAN circuit delivery, carrier handoffs, fiber optics, routers, switches, firewalls, and LAN aggregation infrastructure
* Ability to troubleshoot across physical, transport, routing, SD-WAN, application, and security layers
* Experience leading migrations, WAN transformations, circuit turn-ups, maintenance windows, and production cutovers
* Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Service Provider, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent certification
* Advanced experience with Cisco SD-WAN templates, centralized policies, segmentation, and large-scale deployments
* Experience integrating SD-WAN with firewalls, SASE, cloud platforms, data centers, and campus networks
* Knowledge of fiber technologies, carrier Ethernet, DWDM, dark fiber, OTDR testing, and route diversity
* Experience with monitoring platforms such as ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, or NetFlow tools
* Familiarity with automation technologies including Ansible, Python, REST APIs, Git, and Infrastructure as Code

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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