Senior Network Architect | Cisco & Palo Alto, 24x7 on-call

Akkodis; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 117,096 - 121,228; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Lead Network Architect for a full-time position in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of ten years of experience designing and managing complex enterprise networks. Responsibilities include serving as the primary technical authority, owning network performance, and providing architectural leadership. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan, along with paid leave as mandated by law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise network infrastructures.
• Current senior-level network certification such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent advanced certification.
• Demonstrated expertise with Cisco routing and switching architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary technical authority for enterprise network architecture.
• Owning overall network performance, resiliency, scalability, and security posture.
• Providing architectural leadership for backbone, metro, long-haul, and fiber infrastructure designs.

Skills

Cisco routing and switching architectures

Enterprise firewall environments

Network performance optimization

Technical leadership and mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco platforms

Palo Alto platforms

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Lead Network Architect for a full-time position in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of ten years of experience designing and managing complex enterprise networks. Responsibilities include serving as the primary technical authority, owning network performance, and providing architectural leadership. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan, along with paid leave as mandated by law.