TS SD-WAN Network Architect

Insight Global; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States seeks a Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network and voice systems, including security and government environments.

The role requires deep expertise in SDWAN, Cisco, and modern networking technologies, with responsibility to guide internal teams and clients. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in networking.
• CCNA and CCIE certifications or equivalent.
• 14+ years IT network engineering/architecture, incl. Tier III support and large-scale design.
• In-depth knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC, VPN, MPLS, VLANs).
• Proficiency with Cisco routers, switches, and security appliances.
• Strong background in network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, zero-trust architectures.
• Experience with secure voice systems (VoIP, TDM).
• Familiarity with government IT environments (NIPRNET/SIPRNET).
• Automation and monitoring tool familiarity (Python, Ansible, SolarWinds).
• DoS environments, FAHs, FAMs knowledge referenced in context.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of complex enterprise network and voice systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network and voice systems using advanced tools.
• Provide technical consulting and training to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead root cause analysis and develop contingency plans for outages and hardware failures.
• Collaborate with developers, operations, and management to ensure seamless network integration.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies including SDN, IoT, 5G, and DNS/Infoblox.

Skills

SDWAN design

Cisco Catalyst Center

Network architecture

Security architectures

VoIP

NIPRNET/SIPRNET

CCNA/CCIE

CCNP/CCDP

Automation scripting

Python

Ansible

Monitoring tools

DNS Infoblox

5G IoT SDN

Fiber termination

VPN MPLS VLANs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking/related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

NetFlow

Infoblox

Job description

Job Description

Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex enterprise network and voice systems. This role involves evaluating and resolving technical issues, setting performance standards, and providing strategic guidance to internal teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network infrastructure, security, and emerging technologies, with a strong background supporting secure government environments.

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Skills and Requirements

• SDWAN-centric design with experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.
• Design, document, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud-based).
• Monitor and troubleshoot network and voice systems using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Provide technical consulting and training to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead root cause analysis and develop contingency plans for network outages and hardware failures.
• Collaborate with application developers, operations teams, and management to ensure seamless network integration.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, including storage area networks and security enhancements.
• Architect solutions within the operational limits of existing infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

• Cisco certifications: CCNA and CCIE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 14 years of experience in IT network engineering and architecture, including Tier III support and large-scale infrastructure design.
• In-depth knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC, VPN, MPLS, VLANs).
• Proficiency with Cisco routers, switches, and security appliances.
• Strong background in network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and zero-trust architectures.
• Experience with secure voice systems (e.g., VoIP, TDM, red switch).
• Familiarity with NIPRNET/SIPRNET standards and government IT environments.
• Proven ability to develop and review engineering change orders and risk mitigation strategies.
• Expertise in cabling standards and fiber/copper termination.
• Understanding of emerging technologies such as SDN, IoT, and 5G. Experience with DNS and Infoblox.
• Advanced certifications: CCNP, CCDP, JDCI, CCVP, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, NetFlow).
• Knowledge of DoS environments, Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), and Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.