Senior Cisco Enterprise Network Architect: Security&SD-WAN

Tech Junction Ltd; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Ways Consulting in San Diego, CA seeks a Network Architect (Cisco Enterprise Networks & Security) to design and implement enterprise networking and security solutions across LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and SD-WAN. You will guide modernization initiatives and serve as the technical authority for architecture decisions.

The role requires deep Cisco expertise, CCNP Enterprise certification, and strong leadership, with remote work flexibility and frequent onsite collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise networking experience.
• Proven experience designing large-scale Cisco architectures.
• CCNP Enterprise certification is mandatory.
• Experience with SD-WAN and cloud networking.
• Strong MSP / multi-customer background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions.
• Develop scalable network architectures using Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and associated enterprise technologies.
• Lead network modernization, transformation, and infrastructure upgrade initiatives.
• Design and implement secure network architectures incorporating Cisco ISE and Firepower solutions.
• Develop routing, switching, segmentation, and security standards for enterprise environments.
• Architect wireless networking solutions for campus, branch, and distributed environments.
• Utilize Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst Center for automation, management, and network visibility.
• Design and support hybrid cloud networking and secure connectivity solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define technical requirements and solution roadmaps.
• Prepare technical designs, implementation plans, architecture documentation, and best practices.
• Support Cisco BOM creation, hardware selection, solution pricing, licensing, and quoting activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Evaluate emerging networking and cybersecurity technologies to support business growth.

Skills

10+ years

Cisco architectures

Catalyst/Nexus

SD-WAN

Wireless design

ISE

Firepower

DNA Center

Licensing/BOM

MSP experience

Cloud networking

Tools

Cisco DNA Center

Catalyst Center

Cisco ISE

Cisco Firepower

Job description

Four Ways Consulting in San Diego, CA seeks a Network Architect (Cisco Enterprise Networks & Security) to design and implement enterprise networking and security solutions across LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and SD-WAN. You will guide modernization initiatives and serve as the technical authority for architecture decisions.

The role requires deep Cisco expertise, CCNP Enterprise certification, and strong leadership, with remote work flexibility and frequent onsite collaboration.