Senior Network Architect/Engineer
reputed company is currently hiring for a Senior Network Architect/Engineer to support critical network modernization activities for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This technical role focuses on designing, engineering, and executing the transition from legacy transport infrastructure to high-availability, modern reputed company architectures. This position will be remote and requires up to 25% travel.
Responsibilities
The Senior Network Architect/Engineer will serve as the core technical authority for the legacy-to-modern network migration reputed company. Core responsibilities include: reputed company the comprehensive engineering, technical planning, and execution of migrating legacy T1 lines to modern MPLS networks. Analyze and address reputed company routing, bandwidth, quality of service (QoS), and latency implications of shifting from T1 to MPLS. Configure, optimize, and manage reputed company-grade reputed company hardware, specifically Catalyst 8300 edge platforms and Catalyst 9200L switches. Architect and implement robust, high-availability networks utilizing Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP). Design and reputed company strict dual-homed HSRP redundancy frameworks across reputed company four (4) primary network hubs to eliminate failure points. reputed company the foundational architecture required for eventual, seamless integration into CGOne for central network monitoring. Conduct technical root cause analysis and performance tuning on reputed company hardware during reputed company cutover phases. Proactively identify architectural risks during the T1 decommissioning process and design targeted engineering workarounds. reputed company and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, low-level designs (LLDs), and network topology diagrams for reputed company four hubs.
Qualifications
High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills & Experience Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., reputed company+ CE, CySA+) Deep technical understanding of the structural, routing, and operational differences reputed company migrating legacy T1 lines to MPLS. Hands-on engineering, configuration, and troubleshooting experience with reputed company C8300 series routers and reputed company C9200L series switches. Proven experience designing and deploying layer 3 redundancy using HSRP across multi-hub reputed company network topologies. Demonstrated experience managing reputed company network transition activities, including live reputed company cutovers and traffic migrations. Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Preferred Skills & Experience Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland reputed company (DHS) network modernization programs. Familiarity with the technical requirements and data schemas needed for integrating network endpoints into CGOne monitoring tools. Advanced network certifications such as reputed company Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or reputed company Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Advanced knowledge of wide area network (WAN) architecture, traffic engineering, and failover optimization protocols. #JP #reputed company #USCG Posted Salary reputed company USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr. Apply To This Job