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Senior Network Architect

Washington, DC, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 19 hours ago

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Contract Independent

No Travel Required

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Depends on Experience

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Job Details

Skills

BGP
OSPF and VXLANs

Summary

Role: Senior Network Architect

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 12 Months

This role is for a senior network architect with deep expertise in routing and a strong operational mindset. The ideal candidate is not only a subject matter expert in BGP, OSPF and VXLANs, but also a well rounded network engineer who can support day-to-day operations, contribute to security and visibility platforms, and drive innovative improvements across the network.

You will be expected to take ownership of critical portions of the network, make high-impact design decisions, and execute changes in live environments without introducing instability.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Own and evolve enterprise routing architecture with deep expertise in BGP and OSPF, including policy design, traffic engineering, convergence behavior, and failure handling at scale

Design, implement, and operate modern data center fabrics (spine-leaf, VXLAN/EVPN) including integration with cloud and virtual infrastructure platforms with a focus on stability, scalability, and operational simplicity

Lead and execute complex network changes and migrations in production environments with near-zero service impact

Act as a top-tier escalation point, driving issues from ambiguous symptoms to root cause across routing, switching, security, and application layers

Operate seamlessly between architecture and hands-on troubleshooting, including deep packet analysis (Wireshark/PCAP) and system-level debugging

Design and enhance network segmentation, access control, and visibility using technologies such as Cisco ISE and Gigamon

Integrate and support secure access and edge solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco FTD) within the broader network architecture

Evaluate existing designs and proactively propose improvements to reliability, performance, and operational efficiency

Demonstrate CCIE-level expertise (certification not required), with proven experience designing and operating large-scale production networks

Strong hands-on experience with Cisco platforms (Nexus, Catalyst, NX-OS, IOS-XE)

Practical experience with NAC (Cisco ISE or equivalent) and network visibility tools (Gigamon or similar)

Deep understanding of TCP/IP and packet-level behavior, with the ability to troubleshoot under real production pressure

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Dice Id: 90987422
Position Id: 5329-3634-
Posted 19 hours ago

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