Senior Global WAN Architect: BGP, EVPN & Cloud

Hamilton Barnes ?; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior IP Architect/Engineer to own a global network linking satellite gateways, ground stations, data centres and cloud infra. This hands-on role shapes architecture, makes key technical decisions and delivers against demanding enterprise commitments.

Responsibilities include owning WAN architecture end-to-end, leading BGP across carrier and cloud networks, designing and operating including AWS connectivity, EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, and ensuring security and observability with SLAs; travel may be

Qualifications

• WAN engineering experience including owning architecture or leading network design.
• Expert BGP and Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS knowledge; troubleshoot complex production networks.
• Strong WAN design across MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, DIA, leased wavelengths.
• Hands-on EVPN/VXLAN and AWS connectivity experience including Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPC networking.
• Strong network security and observability skills in SLA-driven environments.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience; eligible to access export-controlled tech; travel/out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Own global WAN architecture, standards and delivery from design to implementation and support.
• Lead BGP routing across carrier, cloud and internal networks, including peering and route policy.
• Design and operate connectivity into AWS and other cloud platforms; interconnects.
• Build and support EVPN/VXLAN fabrics with resilient routing and security controls.
• Engineer carrier and fibre diversity; validate routes and lead circuit testing and turn-up.
• Drive network performance and availability through monitoring and clear guidance to engineers.

Skills

WAN engineering

BGP

MPLS/SD-WAN

EVPN/VXLAN

AWS connectivity

Network security

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

NX-OS

AWS Direct Connect

Transit Gateway

Job description

Senior IP Architect/Engineer to own a global network linking satellite gateways, ground stations, data centres and cloud infra. This hands-on role shapes architecture, makes key technical decisions and delivers against demanding enterprise commitments.

Responsibilities include owning WAN architecture end-to-end, leading BGP across carrier and cloud networks, designing and operating including AWS connectivity, EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, and ensuring security and observability with SLAs; travel may be