Senior IP Architect

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

We’re looking for a Senior IP Architect / Engineer to take ownership of a global network connecting satellite gateways, ground stations, data centres and cloud infrastructure. This is a hands‑on opportunity to shape the architecture, make the key technical decisions and deliver against demanding enterprise service commitments. You’ll need the depth to design it and the ability to make it work in production.

Responsibilities

• Own global WAN architecture, standards and delivery, from initial design through implementation and ongoing support.
• Lead BGP routing across carrier, cloud and internal networks, including peering, traffic engineering and route policy.
• Design and operate Cato SD-WAN, Equinix Fabric interconnects and direct connectivity into AWS and other cloud platforms.
• Build and support EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, with resilient routing, segmentation and security controls.
• Engineer carrier and fibre diversity, validate physical routes and lead circuit testing and turn‑up.
• Drive network performance and availability through monitoring, rapid fault isolation and clear technical guidance to engineers and carriers.

Required Skills

• WAN engineering, including at least three years owning architecture or leading network design.
• Expert BGP and Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS knowledge, with proven experience troubleshooting complex production networks.
• Strong WAN design experience across MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, DIA and leased wavelength services.
• Hands‑on EVPN/VXLAN and AWS connectivity experience, including Direct Connect, Transit Gateway and VPC networking.
• Strong network security and observability skills in environments with contractual SLAs; CCIE, CCNP or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience, eligibility to access export‑controlled technology, and flexibility for travel and out‑of‑hours work.