Senior Network Architect

Transcend IT Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcend IT Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Network Architect with 10+ years of state, federal, or comparable government networking experience to design and implement robust, scalable networks. You will architect and secure enterprise WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, and multi-vendor environments across large government duties.

The role requires deep Cisco routing and switching proficiency, strong documentation skills, and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network architecture and engineering experience.
• Deep Cisco routing and switching expertise.
• Strong SD-WAN architecture and implementation experience.
• Expertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, WAN, and enterprise networking.
• Experience with large-scale government or public-sector networks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Network architecture

Cisco routing

SD-WAN

BGP/OSPF

MPLS/WAN

Multi-vendor

Public sector networks

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Position: Senior Network Architect Location: Austin, TX We’re looking for a Senior Network Architect with 10+ years of State/Federal or comparable government networking experience.
Must Have:10+ years of network architecture & engineering experienceDeep Cisco routing & switching expertiseStrong SD-WAN architecture & implementation experienceExpertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, WAN & enterprise networkingBroad networking knowledge beyond Cisco / multi-vendor environmentsExperience with large-scale government or public-sector networksStrong network design, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred: CCIE, network security, cloud networking, Cisco ACI/ISE, network automation, Zero Trust, and hybrid-cloud experience.