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

- **Company:** twiceasnice Recruiting
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Data Streaming, Performance Monitor, Integration Frameworks, Cisco
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fae814ec77ff6ce0

## About the Role

* 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)

## Description

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


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