Network Engineer - Level 5 (Lead / Architect)

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Gwynn Oak, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Internet Security, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Network Access Control (NAC), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Integration, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Operating Systems, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Risk Analysis, Security Monitoring, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Storage Area Network (SAN), Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, United States Citizen, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Gwynn Oak, MD
POSTED
2 days ago

US Citizen/Green Card Only W2

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer / Architect (Level 5) to drive enterprise network architecture, cybersecurity integration, and large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise network architecture design and planning
  • Develop implementation strategies for nationwide deployments
  • Evaluate technologies, perform risk assessments, and optimize performance
  • Define unified network architecture and technical standards
  • Oversee network security integration (VPN, NAC, ISE)
  • Develop SOPs and operational frameworks
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineering teams
  • Monitor and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability
Required Qualifications
  • 12-14+ years of experience (or equivalent)
  • Advanced Cisco certifications (CCIE required, CCDE preferred)
  • Expertise in enterprise LAN/WAN, ISE, and network security
  • Strong experience in large-scale infrastructure environments
Preferred Skills
  • SD-WAN, NX-OS, cloud networking
  • Security domain expertise
  • Data center and SAN networking

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