Senior Network Architect

Title: Senior Network Architect Location: 100% REMOTE Day to Day: The Senior Network Architect will be responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, documenting, troubleshooting, and maintaining data network technologies. This position requires extensive skills and experience in multi-location data center network routing and switching, internet routing, VPN tunnels, wireless networking, load balancing (F5 and Citrix NetScalers), and general network troubleshooting. The Senior Network Architect will assess and identify appropriate solutions to be integrated into the computing landscape and provide expert-level engineering support. In addition, the Senior Network Architect will provide a third-level response for incidents reported by the business and monitoring systems. The Senior Network Architect requires strong technical and interpersonal skills. Required Experience: 15+ years of global network experience 8+ years in a network architecture and/or principal engineering role Active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) preferred, Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other vendor-specific and security certifications. Big-IP F5 Certified Technical Specialist (LTM, DNS, ASM, APM) or F5 Certified Solution Expert. Demonstrated experience in cutting-edge network technologies, including network automation, and the context required to make the right decisions based on business requirements. Detailed understanding of the end-to-end delivery of consumer IP services, including ISP, CDN, and Cloud networking domains In-depth knowledge of Telco-specific protocols (SIP, VoIP), VXLAN, DMVPN, MPLS, BGP, and other relevant networking technologies. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in IP network (Backbone and ISP), segment routing, MPLS, CGNAT/MAP-E Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices. Proven experience in network design and architecture, particularly within Telco environments.