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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Designer - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,750.0 - $215,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Client Server Models, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Software Design Patterns, Ethernet, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internetworking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Routing, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Firewalls (Computer Science), Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3057f0cded2714a9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 10+ years of experience in enterprise network design and architecture (or equivalent) * 10+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions (e.g. client/server, storage, network, cloud, information security concepts, etc.) * Experience with Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) * Experience with BGP (Border Gateway Protocal) * Experience developing Python and Ansible scripts for automation * Experience with network devices including Routers, Switches, and Firewalls * Experience with precedence development, generating operating/recovery plans, capacity analysis, and constraint-based analysis * Experience writing proposals, Request For Information (RFIs) and/or Request For Proposal (RFPs) * Willing to work flexible hours, including on call support as needed (including weekends and holidays) * Willing to Travel Domestically and internationally as needed, * Bachelor's degree or higher * Cisco Certified Network Professional/ Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCNP/CCIE) (Service Provider, Enterprise) or equivalent expert-level certifications * Cloud certifications: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced/Professional, Azure Architect, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Cloud Network Engineer * Network automation certifications or proven automation project experience Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. ยง120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee., English Preferred ## Description * Lead end-to-end network architecture and design for global, multi-site, data center, cloud, and hybrid network solutions * Define high-level and detailed designs (logical and physical), including topology, routing, IP addressing, segmentation, resilience, capacity, and Quality of Service (QoS) * Develop and maintain architecture standards, reference designs, design patterns, and best practices * Perform capacity planning, traffic engineering, and scalability analysis * Validate designs with modeling and lab testing * Lead technology selection and vendor evaluations for routing, switching, Wide Area Network (WAN) optimization, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Ethernet Virtual Private Network/Virtual Extensible Local Area Network (EVPN/VXLAN), WAN acceleration, and security integration * Create and review solution documentation including design drawings, implementation runbooks, cutover plans, rollback procedures, and acceptance criteria * Provide technical leadership during implementation and handover to operations * Troubleshoot and resolve escalated design or deployment issues * Drive cross-team collaboration with security, cloud, storage, compute, procurement, and operations to ensure cohesive solutions * Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level network engineers and designers * Participate in architecture governance, architecture review boards, and present designs and trade-offs to stakeholders and executives * Ensure designs meet compliance, security, performance, availability, and cost objectives * Keep up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies * Recommend strategic adoption where appropriate * Present complex designs to multiple audiences, including executives * Lead cross-functional technical discussions * Manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously * Architect and document network reference designs and standards * Deliver complex network projects on time and within scope * Reduce incidents attributable to design issues * Measure improvements in performance and availability * Adopt and automate repeatable deployment practices ## Related Videos - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [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) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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