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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect Network Engineering - **Company:** CBTS Technology Solutions LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Interoperability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wide Area Networks, Identity Services Engine, System Availability, Mttr, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9a24350f-985b-49d6-8a47-e77dffbab278 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field. * 12-15 years of overall IT experience. * 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or network engineering leadership roles. * Strong experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise network environments. Technical Expertise, * Cisco Meraki * Cisco Viptela (SD-WAN) * Fortinet SD-WAN * Cisco ISE * Cisco DNA Center * Cisco Prime Infrastructure * BGP * MPLS * EIGRP * OSPF * QoS Additional Areas of Expertise * Network Architecture & Design * LAN/WAN Administration * Routing & Switching * Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting * Network Resilience & High Availability * Firewall Management * Compliance & Governance Preferred Certifications * CCIE * CCNP * Palo Alto PCNSE Key Competencies * Strategic Architecture & Solution Design * Technical Leadership & Mentoring * Communication & Stakeholder Management * Decision Making & Problem Solving * Collaboration & Influence * Adaptability & Change Leadership * Accountability & Ownership * Ethics, Inclusion & Respect ## Description We are seeking an experienced Architect - Network Engineering to lead the design, evolution, and governance of enterprise network architecture across complex hybrid environments. This role is responsible for creating secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing network solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to develop architecture standards, modernization roadmaps, and future-ready networking solutions. What You'll Do * Design and govern enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and data center environments. * Lead network transformation initiatives, technology modernization programs, site deployments, cloud connectivity projects, and migrations. * Develop architecture frameworks, standards, governance practices, and reference designs that ensure scalability, resilience, and operational excellence. * Translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end network architectures, implementation plans, and capacity strategies. * Embed security principles into network designs, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, access controls, and secure connectivity models. * Partner with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and application teams to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance. * Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to improve network performance, automation, reliability, and cost optimization. * Review and approve high-level and low-level network designs while maintaining alignment with enterprise standards. * Create architecture documentation, technical standards, topology diagrams, and decision records. * Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership on complex networking initiatives., * Network reliability, uptime, latency, and performance improvements. * Reduction of incidents, outages, and mean time to resolution (MTTR). * Architecture compliance and governance adherence. * Successful delivery of modernization, deployment, and transformation initiatives. * Network capacity optimization and service quality improvements. ## Related Videos - [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) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [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) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)