Senior Network Architect

Maverick Technology Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Technology Partners in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead advanced network design and strategy. You will operate above entry level, delivering deep architectural guidance and hands-on implementation in complex enterprise environments.

The role requires expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, DNS/DHCP, F5 load balancers, and Cisco switching. Strong communication and confidence answering technical questions are essential; on-site work is expected with occasional

Qualifications

• Must have deep expertise in routing, switching, and security architectures.
• Hands-on experience with F5 load balancers and Cisco switching configurations is required.
• Strong ability to discuss complex technical topics clearly and confidently.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

DNS & DHCP

F5 Load Balancers

Cisco Switching

Job description

No C2C - Must be eligible to work without sponsorship

Client is looking for a Senior Network Architect

• Must operate above a network engineer/network architect level — a true architect who can go deep
• Should be able to answer technical questions conversationally and confidently

Soft Skills / Culture Fit

Core Technical Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Routing & Switching – daily, foundational work
• Firewalls – constant, hands-on involvement
• DNS & DHCP – deep, confident knowledge (he specifically stress-tests candidates here
• F5 load balancers – heavy usage, needs to know this well
• Cisco switching – including practical things like VLAN configuration

Nice-to-Haves (Can Learn On the Job)

• Wireless networking (supported firm-wide, but not a must-have
• Sienna Dense Wave Division Multiplexer (DWDM) — niche, learned internally