Network Architect

CAI • Hyattsville, MD

3d • $110 - $120 • Hybrid

About The Position

CAI is seeking an experienced Network Architect to help keep the region's largest transit network running securely and reliably for one of our top clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale, fault-tolerant, secure enterprise networks
• Expert knowledge of routing and networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, LDP, VRF, MPLS, Multicast, VXLAN, SD-WAN, SDN, Cisco ACI, QoS, and voice integration
• Strong experience troubleshooting complex network issues using network monitoring tools, log analysis, packet captures, and performance diagnostics
• Experience with network security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks such as PCI, NIST, and STIG
• Expertise with wireless networking (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Arista), Cisco ISE, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), VMware, SAN integration, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Proven experience managing network projects and collaborating with Enterprise Architecture and cross-functional IT teams to align solutions with business objectives

Nice To Haves

• One or more industry certifications such as CCIE, CCIE Security, CISSP, JNCIP, or TOGAF
• Experience in large enterprise, transportation, telecommunications, or highly available mission-critical network environments
• Prior experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments with advanced security, cloud, and network architecture requirements

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including core, distribution, and access networks, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and security controls
• Perform advanced network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performance monitoring, incident response, and support 24x7 NOC operations
• Configure and maintain routing, segmentation, firewall, VPN, and QoS policies; validate high-availability and resiliency configurations; coordinate with telecommunications, cloud, infrastructure, and security teams
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, inventory records, SLA metrics, and support cross-functional network initiatives and circuit/routing coordination

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement account access
• paid sick leave
• other paid time off as provided by applicable law

What This Job Offers

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