Senior Enterprise Network Architect – Hybrid LA

Gravity IT Resources; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources is seeking a Principal Network Architect to lead enterprise network transformations for multi-site environments in a hybrid Los Angeles setting. You will guide Cisco-based modernization, align architecture with business goals, and oversee design, migration, and governance across campus, WAN, security, and automation.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise networking, strong executive presence, and deep Cisco expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise networking experience
• Proven client-facing architect or principal architect experience
• Strong executive presence and communication with leadership and vendors
• Deep hands-on and architectural Cisco experience
• Experience with Cisco SD-Access, Catalyst Center, ISE, FTD/Firepower, and SD-WAN
• Expert understanding of enterprise routing protocols BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior enterprise network architecture representative for client stakeholders
• Lead architecture discussions, workshops, roadmaps, and governance meetings
• Translate business needs into scalable network architecture recommendations
• Define architecture direction for Cisco-based modernization programs
• Develop scalable architecture patterns for resiliency, security, and performance
• Create transformation roadmaps to modern Cisco architectures
• Mentor engineers on architecture principles and documentation
• Review high- and low-level designs and migration plans

Skills

Client-facing architect

Executive presence

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentorship

Documentation skills

Tools

Cisco SD-Access

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco ISE

Cisco FTD/Firepower

Cisco SD-WAN

Job description

Gravity IT Resources is seeking a Principal Network Architect to lead enterprise network transformations for multi-site environments in a hybrid Los Angeles setting. You will guide Cisco-based modernization, align architecture with business goals, and oversee design, migration, and governance across campus, WAN, security, and automation.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise networking, strong executive presence, and deep Cisco expertise.