> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1183437-c2-datacenter-network-architect-lead-in-escondido](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1183437-c2-datacenter-network-architect-lead-in-escondido). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C2 Datacenter Network Architect, Lead in Escondido - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Escondido, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,900.0 - $257,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Network Architecture, Data Center Networking - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/c2-datacenter-network-architect-lead-escondido-31052721 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience as a network engineering lead or architect for large Enterprise DoD Networks \n * Experience with sof tware defined networks \n * Experience designing highly available data center networks with 20+ distributed spoke sites \n * Knowledge of L2-L4 networking across protocols in multi-vendor environments \n * Knowledge of modern network architecture and best practices, including Spine-Leaf ## Description As the lead network architect for our team, you'll use your experience in data center network architecture and design to support the nation's defense and resp ond to evolving adversarial threats. You'll be responsible for the design and implementation of a critical network data center for a high-priority mission partner. ## Related Videos - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)