Sr. Network Architect (RouterOS req; Paid Relo - North CA; $200K)

Our client, a provider operating at the intersection of satellite and cellular networking, is seeking a Senior Network Architect to own a complex, multi-site, carrier-grade network environment supporting LEO/GEO satellite and 5G connectivity. The organization enables mission-critical IoT and M2M deployments-including grid sensors, smart meters, and remote monitoring systems-where traditional connectivity is not available. Data flows from edge devices through satellite ground stations, 5G networks, and terrestrial infrastructure into customer environments that rely on real-time operational visibility. This is a high-impact, hands-on architecture role responsible for both strategy and execution. You will design scalable Layer 2/3 and overlay networks, drive modernization efforts, and serve as a key technical partner to client network architects during integration and deployment. The environment is compact (~80-100 core devices) but highly critical, requiring strong ownership of reliability, security, and performance across non-traditional transport conditions including satellite, cellular, and fiber.

Senior Network Architect - Service Provider Responsibilities

• Design and support scalable Layer 2/3 and VXLAN/EVPN network architectures across satellite (LEO/GEO), 5G, and IoT environments
• Engineer connectivity into/out of satellite ground stations and NOC environments
• Lead client-facing integration design sessions and deliver production-ready solutions
• Own edge routing strategy (BGP, OSPF, MPLS where applicable)
• Configure and optimize Cisco, Ubiquiti, and MikroTik infrastructure in production environments
• Serve as escalation point for complex network issues and lead root cause analysis
• Drive network security, segmentation, and operational best practices
• Monitor performance and lead optimization, upgrades, and expansion initiatives
• Maintain network documentation (diagrams, IP plans, runbooks, standards)
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to support integrations and service delivery
• Mentor engineers and help elevate overall technical capability

• 10+ years in service provider or carrier-grade Layer 2/3 network environments required
• Strong hands-on MikroTik / RouterOS experience required
• Strong experience with VXLAN/EVPN and underlay/overlay design required
• Expert-level BGP knowledge (policy, communities, troubleshooting, peering) required
• Experience with non-traditional transport environments (satellite, cellular, microwave, etc.) required
• Expertise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) required, * designing and supporting Layer 2/Layer 3 networks: 10 years (Required)
• Cisco, Ubiquiti, and/or MikroTik networking equipment: 2 years (Required)
• working for a service provider, ISP, WISP, or similar: 1 year (Preferred)

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Life insurance, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What size and complexity of network environments have you supported?

(devices, sites, users, or traffic scale)

• If not local, are you open to relocating to the Petaluma, CA area within 30-90 days

(assistance provided)?

• Where are you located?
• What is your base salary requirement?