Remote Network Migration Architect | Cisco SD-WAN Lead

Atlas Search; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking an experienced Network Architect (Domain Lead) to drive enterprise network integrations tied to mergers and acquisitions. This fully remote role emphasizes architecture, migrations, and integration projects over routine operations.

The candidate will lead complex migrations using Cisco SD-WAN, IOS/IOS-XE, and modern security controls, coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple sites and time zones. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering and migrations.
• Hands-on Cisco IOS/IOS-XE and SD-WAN architecture/implementation.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, routing and switching.
• Experience with Cisco ISE and 802.1X NAC.
• Azure networking and cloud connectivity knowledge.
• Scripting/automation with Python and Ansible.
• Experience designing large-scale migrations and site cutovers.
• Willing to travel; must meet U.S. person eligibility; nights/weekends flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end network integrations for newly acquired companies, including discovery, architecture, migration planning, and execution.
• Assess existing network environments, including WAN, circuits, firewalls, wireless, and IP addressing.
• Design and implement target network architectures using Cisco SD-WAN.
• Develop migration strategies to standardize Cisco infrastructure across sites.
• Plan and execute network cutovers across offices and remote locations.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and app teams for Azure connectivity.
• Leverage Python and Ansible for automation, configuration, deployment.
• Coordinate onsite engineers and field technicians during migrations.
• Create documentation, migration plans, rollback procedures, and runbooks.
• Support onsite cutovers including nights and weekends.

Skills

Network architecture

Migration planning

Cross-functional

Scripting/Automation

Education

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

Cisco SD-WAN

BGP

OSPF

Cisco ISE

802.1X NAC

Azure networking

Python

Ansible

Job description

Atlas Search is seeking an experienced Network Architect (Domain Lead) to drive enterprise network integrations tied to mergers and acquisitions. This fully remote role emphasizes architecture, migrations, and integration projects over routine operations.

The candidate will lead complex migrations using Cisco SD-WAN, IOS/IOS-XE, and modern security controls, coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple sites and time zones. Travel may be required.