Senior Network Architect – Service Provider

twiceasnice Recruiting; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for a Senior Network Architect (CCIE) in Petaluma, CA. This full-time role involves designing scalable network infrastructures and ensuring optimal performance across a multi-site environment. Candidates must have a CCIE certification and extensive experience with Cisco and Ubiquiti equipment, routing protocols, and network security. The position offers a salary of $160,000 - $175,000 plus bonuses and full benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active CCIE certification required.
• Extensive experience designing Layer 2/3 networks required.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols like BGP and OSPF required.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable Layer 2/3 network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams and documentation.
• Monitor network performance and drive optimizations.

Skills

Designing Layer 2/3 network infrastructure

Troubleshooting complex network issues

Working with Cisco and Ubiquiti equipment

Understanding routing protocols

Network security principles

Education

CCIE Certification

Tools

Cisco switches and routers

Ubiquiti networking equipment

Job description

Senior Network Architect – Service Provider (CCIE Required)

Location: Petaluma, CA

Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 + Bonus Opportunities + Full Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Life, Disability, PTO, Holidays

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel: Minimal; occasional travel between sites as needed

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Description

Our client, a leading service provider specializing in satellite and cellular technologies, is seeking a Senior Network Architect (CCIE) to take ownership of a complex, multi-site network environment. This is a highly visible, high-impact role where you will drive architecture strategy, scalability, and performance across a Layer 2/3 infrastructure supporting critical connectivity services.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on architect who enjoys operating at both a strategic and technical level—someone who can design robust networks while also rolling up their sleeves to troubleshoot and optimize in real time. You’ll play a key role in modernizing and scaling an infrastructure of ~100 devices across multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on reliability, security, and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a mission‑critical role where your expertise will directly shape the future of a growing, technology‑driven network environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance Layer 2/3 network infrastructure
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs
• Configure and optimize Cisco and Ubiquiti switches and routers
• Serve as the escalation point for complex network troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ensure network security, compliance, and adherence to best practices
• Monitor network performance and proactively drive optimization initiatives
• Lead network upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support service delivery and system integrations

Qualifications

• Active CCIE certification required
• Extensive experience designing and supporting Layer 2/3 network environments required
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Cisco and Ubiquiti networking equipment required
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) required
• Experience with network security principles and firewall technologies required
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, high-level network issues required