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# Network Engineering Architect

- **Company:** Floor& Decor
- **Location:** Marietta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed Systems, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Wireless Devices, Firewalls (Computer Science), SDN Network, Cisco
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/feffa2fb-56eb-4b2f-853a-5f52e6f55c10

## About the Role

* 10+ years' experience configuring and installing network infrastructure
 * CCNP required (CCIE preferred)
 * Knowledge of Quality of Service, IPSec, Multicast and load balancing techniques are also essential
 * Experience designing and implementing multi-site converged networks with a distributed architecture
 * Ability to design enterprise network routing architectures using protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and static routes
 * Strong ability to troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network issues (LAN and WAN)
 * Demonstrated history of leading strategic initiatives and guiding technical teams in delivery
 * Ability to interact with stakeholders and program teams on a daily basis and in a professional manner
 * Motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment

Required Technical Skills:

 * Cisco Unified Communications Manager experience
 * Cisco Nexus experience
 * Cisco routing and switching experience
 * Cisco Meraki experience in a retail / office environment is preferred
 * Cisco security experience preferred, including ASA, Umbrella, ISE, Router security (VPN and ACL), and Switch security (DHCP snooping, Source-Guard)
 * F5 application delivery and Palo Alto experience preferred
 * Familiarity with SD-WAN solutions and implementation
 * Proven ability to troubleshoot multi-site network configurations

## Description

Reporting to the Network Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for defining the standards and network architecture comprised of switches, routers, firewalls, load balancing devices, wireless equipment, and software-defined networking services., * This position requires 3 days a week on-site at the company's Headquarters based in Marietta, GA.

 * Will include network design documentation to satisfy project requirements
 * Timely reporting of progress to project management in an Agile environment
 * Must enjoy learning new and innovative technologies and challenge the status quo
 * Other responsibilities as directed


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