Senior Enterprise Network Architect - Cisco, MPLS & SD-WAN

Softek International; Ashburn (VA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Softek International is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer for a contract engagement in the United States. The role requires 10+ years of network engineering and architecture experience, with hands-on Cisco routing, switching, and firewall proficiency, plus strong knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and MPLS/SD-WAN.

You’ll design, document, and optimize complex enterprise networks while supporting federal networks as a plus.

Formación

• 10+ years of demonstrated network engineering and architecture experience designing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, and firewall platforms (e.g., ISR, ASR, CSR, ASA, Nexus, TACACS/ISE).
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, GRE, IPsec, VRF).
• Solid understanding of MPLS, DMVPN, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Proficiency with routing/switching, firewalls, load balancers, and proxy servers.
• High-level architectural and operational experience supporting complex networks.
• Experience facilitating network requirements sessions.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Ability to create and update network diagrams (Visio).
• Previous experience supporting federal networks is a plus.
• Experience producing design documentation, diagrams, and engineering artifacts.
• Must be resourceful and able to learn a large, complex and evolving network.

Conocimientos

Network design

Network troubleshooting

Cisco routing & switching

Firewall platforms

Routing protocols (BGP/EIGRP/OSPF)

SD-WAN/MPLS

Network documentation

Stakeholder communications

Educación

BA / BS (relevant field)

CCNA

CCNP

Palo Alto Networks CNSE/Administrator

F5 Certifications

Herramientas

MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams)

MS Visio (network diagrams)

Descripción del empleo

Softek International is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer for a contract engagement in the United States. The role requires 10+ years of network engineering and architecture experience, with hands-on Cisco routing, switching, and firewall proficiency, plus strong knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and MPLS/SD-WAN.

You’ll design, document, and optimize complex enterprise networks while supporting federal networks as a plus.