Network Technology Lead

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Network Technology Lead / Senior Network Architect to drive enterprise network architecture, standards, and technology strategy across multi-vendor environments.

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, SD-WAN, SASE, WAN/LAN, data center networking, cloud connectivity, and carrier interconnects, and will lead architecture rather than people management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network architecture across WAN, LAN, data centers, Internet edge, and cloud environments.
• Design and optimize BGP routing policies, traffic engineering, resiliency, and failover strategies.
• Architect and implement EVPN/VXLAN fabrics in production environments.
• Define SD‑WAN and SASE architecture, network segmentation, and security integration.
• Establish network standards, technical documentation, and architecture roadmaps.
• Implement network automation and monitoring using Python, Ansible, and observability tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, operations, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Network architecture leadership

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Strong communication

Tools

BGP

EVPN/VXLAN

SD-WAN

SASE

Python

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud connectivity

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Network Technology LeadLocation: Dallas , TXDuration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $88/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Network Technology Lead / Senior Network Architect to lead enterprise network architecture, design standards, and technology strategy across complex, multi-vendor environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on expertise in BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, SD‑WAN, SASE, WAN/LAN, data center networking, cloud connectivity, and carrier interconnects.

This is a senior technical leadership position focused on architecture and design authority rather than people management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead enterprise network architecture across WAN, LAN, data centers, internet edge, and cloud environments.
• Design and optimize BGP routing policies, traffic engineering, resiliency, and failover strategies.
• Architect and implement EVPN/VXLAN fabrics in production environments.
• Define SD‑WAN and SASE architecture, network segmentation, and security integration.
• Design carrier interconnects, colocation connectivity, and cloud on‑ramp solutions.
• Establish network standards, technical documentation, and architecture roadmaps.
• Implement network automation and monitoring using Python, Ansible, and observability tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, operations, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Active CCIE certification (mandatory; certification number subject to verification).
• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• 5+ years in senior network architecture or technical design leadership.
• Advanced BGP architecture, routing policies, and traffic engineering.
• Hands‑on production EVPN/VXLAN design and implementation.
• SD‑WAN or SASE architecture experience.
• Carrier interconnect, colocation, and cloud connectivity expertise.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to support CST business hours and travel approximately 10–15%.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export‑control eligibility requirements.
• CCDE or multiple active CCIE certifications.
• Optical transport, MPLS, and high‑availability networks.
• Firewall architecture, Zero Trust, and network segmentation.
• AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, or similar cloud connectivity.
• Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Network observability, flow analytics, and performance telemetry.
• Experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, or service‑provider networks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.