Senior Network Architect - LAN/MAN/WAN & Security

RiseMe; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse is seeking a Network Specialist, SME to deliver expert-level guidance and lead strategic network operations across LAN, MAN, and WAN systems. You will design, implement, and manage network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security for our clients.

With 10+ years in network systems, you will coordinate vendor support, supervise multi‑shift teams, and uphold industry standards and security policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive network systems experience.
• Top-Secret security clearance required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage LAN/MAN/WAN networks across large-scale environments.
• Lead incident response and vendor coordination to resolve outages and performance gaps.
• Define capacity planning, performance optimization, and security posture for network infrastructure.
• Oversee multi-platform operations and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Network Design & Architecture

Vendor Coordination

Leadership

Security & Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

CCIE

CCDE

CISSP

CompTIA Linux+

Red Hat Linux

MCTS

Tools

Cisco Equipment

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Cayuse is seeking a Network Specialist, SME to deliver expert-level guidance and lead strategic network operations across LAN, MAN, and WAN systems. You will design, implement, and manage network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security for our clients.

With 10+ years in network systems, you will coordinate vendor support, supervise multi‑shift teams, and uphold industry standards and security policies.