Lead Enterprise Network Architect – CCIE

Location: Fully Remote – Anywhere in the U.S.

Travel: Up to 25% Travel Within the U.S.

Compensation: $170k–$250k Total Compensation (Base + Bonus, Based on Experience)

Certification: Active CCIE Required

We're hiring an experienced Lead or Principal-level Enterprise Network Architect to join an established national IT Solutions Provider supporting large Enterprise and Global customers across complex networking and infrastructure environments.

This is a hands-on architecture and design position focused on large-scale Enterprise networking, infrastructure modernization, and complex technical initiatives. You'll work directly with customer engineering teams, architects, and IT leadership to design, troubleshoot, and support geographically distributed network environments, while also providing technical guidance and direction to other architects and engineers.

We're looking for someone with an active CCIE, deep Enterprise Routing & Switching expertise, and extensive experience designing large-scale Global / Multinational networks. The ideal candidate is someone who can independently own complex network designs, solve challenging technical problems, and lead architecture initiatives across multiple locations, regions, and countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design for large-scale Enterprise and Global network environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other network architects and engineering teams.
• Design and support complex Campus LAN, WAN/SD-WAN, Data Center, and enterprise network connectivity solutions.
• Lead network modernization, migrations, and large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Work directly with customers on technical discovery, architecture reviews, design workshops, and strategic planning.
• Develop high-level and low-level network designs, architecture standards, and implementation strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex networking challenges and provide technical guidance throughout implementation and delivery.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to customer stakeholders and internal engineering teams.

What We're Looking For

• Active CCIE certification required – Enterprise Infrastructure / Routing & Switching preferred.
• 8+ years of Enterprise Networking experience, including significant Network Architecture and Design experience.
• Proven experience leading architects, engineers, and complex enterprise networking initiatives.
• Extensive experience designing and supporting large-scale Global / Multinational Enterprise networks.
• Advanced Cisco Routing & Switching expertise, including BGP, OSPF, Campus LAN, WAN, and complex network troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with SD-WAN, Data Center Networking, network segmentation, and enterprise network security.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ACI, ISE/NAC, VXLAN/EVPN, or similar technologies.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions with engineering teams, IT leadership, and executive stakeholders.
• Previous experience with a VAR, Systems Integrator, IT Consulting firm, or Professional Services organization preferred.
• Experience with Arista, Juniper, Fortinet, or network automation is a plus.

Why Join?

• Fully Remote – Anywhere in the U.S. (Up to 25% Travel)
• Competitive compensation package with base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to lead complex network architecture initiatives for large Enterprise and Global customers.
• Work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and technical leadership teams.
• Exposure to leading networking, data center, cloud, and security technologies.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Long-term career growth within an established national technology solutions provider.

If you're an experienced Lead or Principal Network Architect with an active CCIE, strong Enterprise Routing & Switching background, and Global network design experience, apply today or contact alex.higgins@levelociti.com for a confidential discussion.

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