Network Engineer – Level 5 (Lead / Architect)

First Soft Solutions LLC; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

First Soft Solutions LLC seeks a Lead Network Engineer/Architect (Level 5) to drive enterprise network architecture, cybersecurity integration, and large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.

You will lead architecture design, develop nationwide deployment strategies, evaluate technologies, and oversee security integration. Requires 12–14+ years, CCIE, and extensive LAN/WAN experience in sizable environments.

Qualifications

• 12–14+ years of experience or equivalent.
• CCIE required; CCDE preferred.
• Expertise in enterprise LAN/WAN, ISE, and network security.
• Strong experience in large-scale infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network architecture design and planning.
• Develop implementation strategies for nationwide deployments.
• Evaluate technologies, perform risk assessments, and optimize performance.
• Define unified network architecture and technical standards.
• Oversee network security integration (VPN, NAC, ISE).
• Develop SOPs and operational frameworks.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Monitor and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Network architecture

Enterprise networking

Security integration

Technical leadership

CCIE certification

CCDE certification

ISE knowledge

LAN/WAN

Large-scale infrastructure

Job description

US Citizen/Green Card Only W2

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer / Architect (Level 5) to drive enterprise network architecture, cybersecurity integration, and large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network architecture design and planning
• Develop implementation strategies for nationwide deployments
• Evaluate technologies, perform risk assessments, and optimize performance
• Define unified network architecture and technical standards
• Oversee network security integration (VPN, NAC, ISE)
• Develop SOPs and operational frameworks
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineering teams
• Monitor and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability

Required Qualifications

• 12–14+ years of experience (or equivalent)
• Advanced Cisco certifications (CCIE required, CCDE preferred)
• Expertise in enterprise LAN/WAN, ISE, and network security
• Strong experience in large-scale infrastructure environments

Preferred Skills

• SD-WAN, NX-OS, cloud networking
• Security domain expertise
• Data center and SAN networking