Sr. Network Solutions Architect

Company Description
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Business/IT Strategy, Business Process Blueprints, Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Transformation. 

Job Title - Sr. Network Solutions Architect
Location - Washington, DC. (Remote)
Position Type - Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Solutions Architect with extensive hands-on expertise in enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, and infrastructure design. This individual will be responsible for developing scalable, reliable network solutions supporting large-scale IT infrastructure and construction-related projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical networking experience, strong architectural design capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and enterprise architects throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise network infrastructure solutions across complex IT environments.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise in routing and switching, including BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
• Develop network architecture diagrams, topologies, and infrastructure designs.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) for capital infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review Wi-Fi and cellular coverage heatmaps for physical locations.
• Provide technical design reviews at the 15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion stages for construction projects.
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs) and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, engineering, and infrastructure teams to ensure technical standards are met.
• Participate throughout the project lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering through design and implementation.
• Present proposed network solutions to internal stakeholders for technical review and approval.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant network operations experience and 10 years of experience across multiple IT areas.
• Strong hands-on enterprise routing and switching architecture and engineering capabilities.
• Deep understanding of BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
• Experience designing complex enterprise network solutions.
• Ability to develop technical network designs and infrastructure documentation.
• Bachelor's degree, specialized training, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing network infrastructure for multiple large-scale, heterogeneous IT programs.
• Experience with enterprise switches and wireless access points (WAPs).
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and architectural modeling.
• Understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), enterprise information management, and software design.
• Transportation industry experience.
• Strong stakeholder communication and technical presentation skills.

Lumen Solutions Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.