Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), BGP, Broadband, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Circuit Design, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Documentation Standards, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Enterprise Architecture, Failover, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High Availability, Hubs, Identify Issues, Internet Service Providers, Leadership, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Routing, Network Security, On Call, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Personal Area Network (PAN), Standards Development, Technical Leadership, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vendor/Supplier Management, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
2 days ago
Our client is seeking a Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect with 15+ years of architecture experience and deep expertise in BGP routing, network design, Cisco Meraki, and SD-WAN.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design:
  • Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).
  • Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units.
  • Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns, including:
    • Site-to-site and client VPNs.
    • SD-WAN deployments.
    • Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models.
  • Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability.
Cloud Networking:
  • Design and manage networking in Azure with familiarity in AWS and GCP.
  • Implement and maintain:
    • Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs).
    • Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
    • Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables).
  • Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.
Routing & Core Networking:
  • Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
  • Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering.
  • Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues.
Security & Firewalls:
  • Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama).
  • Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies.
  • Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements.
SD-WAN & Branch Networking:
  • Design and support SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN.
  • Manage and optimize branch networking using Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR).
  • Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites.
Carrier & Vendor Management:
  • Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs.
  • Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies).
  • Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G).
  • Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages.
Operations & Leadership:
  • Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks.
  • Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Skills:
  • Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
    • Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
    • Cisco Meraki full stack.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains.
  • Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience: Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation.
  • Certifications:
    • CCNP/CCIE
    • PCNSE (Palo Alto)
    • Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
    • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

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