Network Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer focused on Cloud & Enterprise Networking to lead architecture across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments. You will design secure, scalable connectivity patterns, including VPNs, SD-WAN, and hub/spoke topology, and manage cloud networking resources.

The role requires strong expertise in BGP routing, hands-on firewall management, and coordinating with carriers to ensure high availability and performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).
• Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across environments and units.
• Define secure, scalable connectivity patterns incl. site-to-site, VPNs, SD-WAN, hub/spoke models.
• Design and manage networking in Azure; familiarity with AWS/GCP.
• Implement and maintain VNets/VPCs, peering, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, NSGs, firewalls.
• Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages.
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point; mentor junior engineers; maintain runbooks and standards.

Skills

BGP routing

Cloud networking architectures

Network design

Troubleshooting networking

Carrier experience

Education

CCNP/CCIE

PCNSE

AZ-700

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

Tools

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Cisco Meraki full stack

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Network Engineer – Cloud & Enterprise Networking

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 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/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

• 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 with: Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation

Certifications

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