Network Architect

• Job Title:Network Architect
• Duration: Long Term
• Location: San Diego CA candidate must be local (not a pure onsite role but requires frequent office visits)
• Work Arrangement:Hybrid/as-needed onsite local candidates only
• Rate: TBD confirm with account team before submitting
• NO C2C

ROLE OVERVIEW
The client is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to design architect and support enterprise networking solutions for clients across multiple industries. The ideal candidate hasdeep expertise in Cisco networking technologies solution design hardware and software licensing and the ability to develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and person will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders while supporting complex managed services engagements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and architect Cisco-based networking solutions for enterprise customers
Lead technical discovery workshops and requirements-gathering sessions
Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
Create solution BOMs licensing models and customer-facing quotations
Review and approve network designs for scalability security and operational supportability
Provide technical leadership to engineering operations and project delivery teams
Assist network engineers in advanced troubleshooting during high-priority incidents
Collaborate with Cisco distributors and third-party vendors on solution development
Support RFPs RFQs and technical proposal development; participate in customer presentations and executive briefings
REQUIREMENTS / MUST-HAVES
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science IT Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum10 years of progressive experience in network engineering architecture and solution design
Minimum5 years of experience in a Network Architect or Lead Network Engineer role
Proven experience designing/implementing enterprise-scale Cisco networking solutions
Experience working for aManaged Services Provider (MSP) or Master Service Provider supporting enterprise customers
Expert-level Cisco:Catalyst Switching Nexus Data Center Switching Routing Catalyst SD-WAN Wireless ISE Firepower/Secure Firewall DNA Center/Catalyst Center; ThousandEyes preferred
Enterprise LAN/WAN/WiFi and data center networking architecture; cloud connectivity (Azure AWS GCP); HA design segmentation DR/BC planning
Required:significant hands-on Cisco quoting and licensing experience BOM development hardware sizing customer-ready quotes working with Cisco account teams/distributors/partners
Strong understanding of Cisco licensing models (DNA Catalyst Center SD-WAN Security subscription-based Enterprise Agreements)
Preferred certifications: CCNP Enterprise (required) CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (preferred) Cisco Certified Specialist AWS/Azure networking ITIL Foundation