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# Network Architect

- **Company:** SRE TECH SOLUTIONS LLC
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Catalyst (Software), Complex Networks, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, H.323 Protocol, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Session Initiation Protocols, Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP), Simple Network Management Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Real-Time Transport Protocol, Transport Layer Security, Identity Services Engine, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SolarWinds (Software), Real Time Data, Firepower, Terraform, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Network Optimization
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eed77246321680ac

## About the Role

Do you have experience in VoIP?, * At least six (6) years of experience in systems engineering

 * At least three (3) years of experience supervising system engineers
 * Experience with interactive and interpretive systems, including online, real-time data acquisition capabilities
 * Must possess a current Enterprise CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification
 * Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas:
 * Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
 * Network technologies: VLANs, VPC, STP
 * Security protocols and architecture: IPsec, SSL/TLS, Zero Trust
 * Cisco Nexus platforms
 * Cloud connectivity solutions: Direct Connect, ExpressRoute
 * VoIP protocols: SCCP, SIP, H.323, MGCP, RTP, SRTP, QSIG
 * Cisco security solutions: ASA, FirePower, ISE, AnyConnect
 * Quality of Service (QoS)
 * Infrastructure as Code tools: Cisco Catalyst Center, Terraform
 * Monitoring tools: SolarWinds, NetFlow, Catalyst Center, SNMP
 * Troubleshooting and issue resolution

## Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of our organization's complex network infrastructure. Our client office is responsible for the design, installation, performance, management, and troubleshooting of all aspects of networking infrastructure, down to the switch port, for its more than 35 locations located across Maryland's 24 local jurisdictions. This includes a DataCenter with a Cisco Hyperflex environment, as well as office buildings, local health departments, and 24x7x365 inpatient care facilities. Our client utilizes Cisco products for routing, switching, wireless networking, remote access, security hardening, and network monitoring., * Lead network architecture and design, including scalability and capacity planning, hardware evaluation and selection, and designing efficient infrastructure solutions to meet organizational needs

 * Configure, test, and deploy Cisco network infrastructure equipment; maintain the Cisco Catalyst Center environment
 * Manage security and compliance by configuring, updating, administering, and troubleshooting Firepower appliances and Cisco ISE
 * Ensure all network infrastructure components meet required security and regulatory standards
 * Provide leadership and mentorship by leading large-scale migrations and hardware refresh
 * projects end-to-end
 * Coach junior and mid-level engineers to enhance technical skills
 * Contribute technical input for annual IT budget planning
 * Act as the final point of escalation for network issues and troubleshooting
 * Utilize monitoring tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize network performance
 * Collaborate on disaster recovery planning, including creating and testing failover strategies to ensure high availability


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