Lead Network Engineer / Architect (Remote with 20-25% Travel)
Optomi in partnership with a major client is seeking an experienced Lead Network Architect to join their team. This will be a highly visible, consulting role but will also help with implementations and large-scale projects. This candidate will work remotely but travel to client sites as needed, mostly in the Northeast but potentially internationally as well. Some of the primary technologies will be Cisco, Meraki, SD-WAN, Arista, and Palo Alto. A CCIE level certification is highly preferred.
Responsibilities :
- Support Fortune 500 enterprise clients across financial services, manufacturing, and global commercial industries
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise routing, switching, and data center network architectures with a primary focus on Cisco and Arista technologies.
- Develop scalable campus architectures (Catalyst 9K, VSS / StackWise Virtual, SDA not required but beneficial).
- Execute end-to-end project delivery including configuration, integration, cutovers, migrations, and post-deployment optimization.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across multi-vendor network stacks (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Meraki).
Apply today if your background includes :
Ability to travel 20-25% of the timeExtensive network engineering and architecture experience across large scale enterprise environmentsExperience with Cisco, Meraki, Arista, Palo Alto, and SD-WAN technologyExperience leading network delivery, topology, cutover and project implementationsStrong business acumen and client facing experience working directly with the customer