Sr. Network Architect/Engineer (Have to come office once in a while)- Only Local Network Architect/Engineer to MA accepted | | W2|C2C|C2H|

Role: Senior Network Architect / Engineer

Location: Boston, MA (Flexible Hybrid - only have to come in once in a while)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or Electrical Engineering is required
• Experience working with Healthcare Organizations is highly desired, as familiarity with industry-specific compliance and operational requirements will be beneficial.
• Deep knowledge of Enterprise Networking (Routing/Switching, BGP, OSPF), Cisco and Palo Alto hardware/applications, Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), and Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
• Proven experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and holding external teams to high technical standards.
• CCNP (Enterprise/Security), CCNA, or CCIE level knowledge is highly preferred.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical business leaders.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies to track deliverables across multiple teams in collaboration with project managers.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS and Azure networking is desirable. Certification would be an asset.  
• Solid understanding of VxLAN and Cisco Nexus fabric is desirable.  
• Deep understanding of network micro-segmentation.  
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP4, and EIGRP) and enterprise class switches-router management (Cisco 6509, Nexus 7000, 3560G, 3750G, 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 7200, and 9000 series), large-scale switch fabric design, and configuration and management (6500 / Nexus series)
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IP Routing, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, BGP4, OSPF, SSL VPN, QoS, RSA authentication, SNMP, POS, PPP, NAT/PAT, TACACS+, NAC, DS3, and OC-3/12 is essential
• Thorough understanding of LAN Switching (L2 -L3), including VLANs, Private VLANs, Trunking, EtherChannel, VTP, and Spanning Tree
• Familiarity with enterprise firewall management: Cisco PIX/ASA, Palo Alto NGFWs, Cisco Network Access Control (in-band and out-of-band), and WAN Technologies (DS and OC circuits, MPLS / BGP / VRF, and VPN over the internet - IPSEC / GRE / DVPN)
• WAN cache and compression technology, W2K12-K19 Domain, DHCP, and DNS Server management
• Experience with current best practices in IT standards, principles, and CIS/NSA security practices