Senior Network Architect - CCNP

Southern Arkansas University; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Senior Network Architect with expertise in enterprise and hybrid cloud networking. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Cisco technologies, BGP configuration, and designing secure network architectures. Required qualifications include significant experience in complex enterprise networks and cloud environments. This role demands in-person interviews at Downey, California.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex enterprise network infrastructure.
• 6+ years of configuring and managing BGP, Cisco routing/switching, security, and high-availability design.
• 3+ years architecting and managing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize secure, highly available enterprise network architectures for hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security and cloud teams to ensure resilience and performance.
• Lead multi-site network projects and transitions to cloud.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

BGP protocol configuration

cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)

secure network architectures

Enterprise network architecture

Education

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

AWS Architect certification

Tools

Cisco routing

Networking automation

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect with deep expertise in enterprise and hybrid cloud networking. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cisco networking technologies, BGP protocol configuration, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), and designing secure, highly available network architectures for mission-critical systems.

Experience Required

• 6 years (within the last 8 years) designing, implementing, and maintaining complex enterprise network infrastructure, including multi-site and hybrid environments.
• 6 years (within the last 8 years) configuring and managing BGP, Cisco routing/switching, security, data center architectures, and high-availability design.
• 3 years (within the last 5 years) architecting and managing cloud environments across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, GCP) including VPC/VNet design, cloud routing, peering, security, and network automation.

Education & Certifications Required

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• One or more cloud certifications:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Equal Opportunity Statement: Solitsys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected categories.

All candidates are required to attend their interview in person at Downey, California.