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Senior Network Architect

The Panther Group

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85.70
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior Network Architect

We are hiring a visionary Senior Network Architect to lead the evolution of our client’s infrastructure. This is a Hybrid role in Downtown Boston.  With over 250 locations across Massachusetts—ranging from small offices to large corporate hubs, this network is an essential part of our client’s business.
As our client migrates on-premises applications to AWS, you will play a pivotal role in designing resilient, scalable, and modern hybrid-cloud architecture. You will be the technical authority for our routing environment (EIGRP/BGP), security perimeter, and cloud connectivity strategies.

Note, local candidates only and 
This role is not open to corp-to-corp or candidates requiring visa sponsorship. 

Responsibilities
  • Architectural Strategy: Design and maintain a robust hub-and-spoke and mesh network architecture supporting approximately 250 sites across Massachusetts.
  • Hybrid Cloud Integration: Lead the design and optimization of high-speed, secure connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and AWS (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, etc.).
  • Routing & Switching: Manage and optimize a complex routing environment primarily utilizing EIGRP, complemented by BGP for external/cloud peering and targeted OSPF deployments.
  • Security & Load Balancing: Oversee the integration of Fortigate Firewalls and manage application delivery via NetScaler and load balancers.
  • Observability: Utilize SolarWinds and other monitoring suites to provide deep visibility into network health, performing proactive capacity planning and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Modernization: Drive the transition from traditional hardware-centric models to Software-De?ned Networking (SDN) and Cloud-Native architectures.
Technical Profile

The ideal candidate is a Cisco expert with a "cloud-?rst" mindset and signi?cant experience managing distributed site footprints.
  • Networking: Expert-level command of Cisco IOS/XE/NX-OS. Deep mastery of EIGRP and BGP is important.
  • Cloud: Proven experience architecting AWS networking environments (VPCs, Security Groups, Route 53, Direct Connect).
  • Security: Hands-on experience with Fortigate (FortiOS) security appliances and VPN technologies.
  • Traffic Management: Pro?ciency with F5 LTM/GTM or Citrix NetScaler for high availability.
  • Monitoring: Experience using SolarWinds (NPM/NCM) for enterprise-wide alerting and reporting.
Quali?cations
  • Experience: 10+ years in network engineering, with at least 4 years in a lead Architect or Principal role.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
  • Certi?cations: CCNP (Enterprise/Data Center) required; CCIE or AWS Certi?ed, Solutions Architect - Professional preferred.
  • Soft Skills: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects.
Pay $71 - $85.70 / hour W2 Depending on Experience

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About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com

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