Network Technology Lead

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

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies seeks a senior Network Technology Lead to drive enterprise network architecture across WAN, data centers, and cloud environments. You will set design standards, roadmaps, and security integration while leading high‑level architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and implementation of BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, SD‑WAN/SASE, and cloud interconnects, with 10+ years of experience and CCIE certification required. Travel ~10–15%, CST hours support.

Qualifications

• Active CCIE certification (mandatory) and CCDE or multiple CCIE certifications.
• 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.

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.
• Travel approximately 10–15% and support CST business hours.

Skills

Enterprise network design

BGP

EVPN/VXLAN

SD-WAN

SASE

Network security

Python

Ansible

Communication

Tools

Python

Ansible

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.