Senior Network Architect — Routing & Switching Leader

Global Enterprise Services, Llc

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 175,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Global Enterprise Services, Llc seeks a Principal Network Engineer specializing in routing and switching to serve as the senior technical authority for the routed and switched enterprise. Based in Fort Meade, MD, the role drives architecture decisions and modernization efforts across core, distribution, access, and data center interconnects.

The candidate must have 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, strong TCP/IP and BGP/OSPF/EIGRP expertise, and current security clearance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s with 10+ years.
Expert-level experience designing and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching.
Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS, and high availability design.
Experience leading network engineering projects from planning through implementation.
Current IAT Level II or higher cert (Security+ or CISSP).

Responsibilities

Own the enterprise routing and switching architecture across core, distribution, access, WAN edge, and DC interconnect designs.
Define routing architecture: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing, addressing, filtering, and convergence.
Lead network modernization efforts including IPv4/IPv6 transition, automation, and SDN adoption.
Serve as final technical escalation point for routing, switching, and performance across vendors.
Mentor engineers and ensure architectural designs meet standards.