CCIE-certified Network Architect

Role: Network Architect / CCIE

Location: Boston, MA (non local OK but relocation would be required as this is onsite)

Duration: 4 months+

 

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a CCIE-certified Network Architect to provide advanced network architecture, engineering, troubleshooting, and operational support across a complex Cisco networking environment.

This role operates at both the strategic architecture/design level and hands-on operational level, supporting network reliability, performance, security, lifecycle management, and ongoing optimization.

Must-Have Qualifications

• CCIE certification required
• Advanced Cisco networking expertise
• Strong L2/L3 networking and troubleshooting experience
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and dynamic routing protocols
• Knowledge of networking across OSI Layers 1-4
• Experience supporting production enterprise network environments

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily network operations to maintain uptime, performance, stability, and operational continuity.
• Perform advanced L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing, switching, and production Cisco environments.
• Support protocol redistribution, configuration changes, and network change-management activities.
• Execute and support patching, upgrades, migrations, and network lifecycle operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide recommendations for network optimization and performance improvement.
• Contribute to network security hardening and assist with incident response activities.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, SAN mappings, configuration records, and operational documentation.
• Provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance to strengthen internal network engineering and operational capabilities.
• Contribute to network architecture and design decisions while supporting critical day-to-day operational requirements.

Technical Knowledge / Areas of Expertise

Candidates should be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of:

• OSI networking model, Layers 1-4
• Cisco routing and switching technologies
• Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR
• SFP, SFP+, and QSFP transceiver types and their functional differences
• Common iSCSI switch configuration and networking considerations
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) variants and the ability to select an appropriate approach based on environmental requirements
• Static port-channeling versus dynamic link aggregation using LACP or PAgP
• /31 point-to-point subnetting for dynamic routing environments
• Unnumbered interfaces and their application in dynamic routing architectures
• Leaf/spine network architectures and associated routing design considerations