Senior Network Architect - Cisco-Centric, scalable networks

Jobtailor; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting 10,000+ users across campus and WAN environments. You will lead installation, operation, and optimization of data, voice, and video networks across multiple sites.

You will mentor network engineers, enforce architecture standards, manage Cisco systems, DNS/DHCP, security devices, and drive disaster recovery planning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of enterprise networking experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and networking protocols
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, QoS, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, and DNS
• Experience with Wireshark and Fluke
• Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Familiarity with Cisco ISE and NAC solutions
• Experience with enterprise Voice, Video, and Data systems
• Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP or higher) preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable network infrastructure for 10,000+ clients across LAN, MAN, WAN, and campus environments
• Lead installation, operation, and optimization of Data, Voice, and Video networks across multiple campuses and remote sites
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers
• Develop and enforce network architecture standards aligned with organizational goals
• Oversee infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, refreshes, and capacity planning

Skills

Cisco Technologies

TCP/IP Protocols

Disaster Recovery Planning

Network Architecture Standards

Leadership and Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Fluke

Cisco ISE

NAC Solutions

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting 10,000+ users across campus and WAN environments. You will lead installation, operation, and optimization of data, voice, and video networks across multiple sites.

You will mentor network engineers, enforce architecture standards, manage Cisco systems, DNS/DHCP, security devices, and drive disaster recovery planning and documentation.