Network Architect / Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid, USA only)

Abstra

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Abstra is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect / Senior Network Engineer to lead planning, design refinement, configuration development, deployment readiness, and post-migration support for large-scale SD-Access fabric and spine/leaf campus deployments. The role is suited to someone who has personally led or supported enterprise network migrations and can explain implementation decisions, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned from real-world deployments.

The position combines deep technical expertise with disciplined documentation, a consultative mindset, and clear communication with engineering, operations, project, and stakeholder teams during deployment and stabilization. The role is hybrid, based in the USA, and requires working in the office two to three times per week in Austin, Texas, or Cupertino, California.

Abstra is a fast-growing Latin American technology talent company serving U.S. companies and others. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with more than 15 years of experience, it sources skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet client needs.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of enterprise networking experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SD-Access fabric, software-defined campus solutions, or large-scale spine/leaf network deployments.
• Experience translating architecture and design intent into implementation-ready documentation, configuration standards, and deployment runbooks.
• Experience leading or supporting IPv6 deployment or migration efforts in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, underlay/overlay architecture, route redistribution, failover, and route control.
• Practical experience with VXLAN, EVPN-VXLAN, segmentation, VRFs, VLANs, and policy enforcement.
• Experience supporting RADIUS, network access authentication, and wired/wireless access scenarios.
• Ability to troubleshoot live deployment issues, validate service restoration, perform root-cause analysis, and clearly communicate next steps.
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience creating MOPs, implementation plans, rollback procedures, validation checklists, and operational handoff documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site network rollouts.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center / DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Catalyst 9000, Nexus, Arista, Palo Alto Networks, or Opengear solutions.
• Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or configuration templating.
• Experience with routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and enterprise access networks.
• Experience in regulated, uptime-sensitive, industrial, manufacturing, or large enterprise environments.
• CCNP Routing & Switching, Enterprise, or Data Center certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment planning for SD-Access fabric and spine/leaf campus network modernization efforts.
• Translate High-Level Designs into deployment-ready Low-Level Designs, implementation plans, and configuration standards.
• Develop and execute phased IPv4-to-IPv6 migration strategies, including dual-stack, phased transition, and native IPv6 considerations.
• Create scalable, repeatable site deployment models for large enterprise environments.
• Identify deployment risks, define mitigation strategies, and establish success criteria for each migration phase.
• Develop standardized configuration templates for SD-Access fabric, underlay and overlay routing, segmentation, policy enforcement, QoS, and application-aware routing.
• Author Method of Procedure documents, deployment runbooks, rollback plans, validation checklists, and post-cutover verification steps.
• Provide real-time support during migration activities, pilot deployments, and post-migration stabilization.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues involving routing, segmentation, IPv6 connectivity, VXLAN, RADIUS authentication, wired and wireless access, and service restoration.
• Work with engineering, operations, field deployment, project management, vendor, and stakeholder teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Review field feedback and improve deployment standards, documentation, and operational handoff processes.
• Support governance and change control by reviewing deployment plans, change requests, technical risks, and rollback readiness.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid in USD.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Company-provided equipment.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects alongside a talented and supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed