Network Architect

Network Architect / Engineer

We are hiring for a Network Architect / Engineer to lead design and delivery of multi site Cisco Software Defined Access (SD Access) solutions at scale. Contribute to and implement architecture direction, drive complex deployments across distributed campuses, and mentor engineers while partnering closely with security and operations.

The ideal candidate holds an active CCIE and demonstrates deep, hands on expertise across Cisco routing / switching, Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center), Cisco ISE, Cisco FTD firewalls, and Cisco SD WAN, with expert level command of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and related enterprise routing protocols.

Required experience :

• Telco / Carrier experience
• MPLS (L2VPN / L3VPN / MPLS Lite / Tagging)
• DWDM
• IP WAN and Routing (BGP / iBGP / eBGP / AS Networks)
• Cloud (AWS or Azure) networking expertise is a strong plus

Key Responsibilities

Own end to end SD Access architecture for large, multi site enterprises : fabric design (control / edge / border), transit options, segmentation (SGTs / TrustSec), identity policy, and integration with WAN and data center.

Lead Catalyst Centerdriven automation : design templates, SDA workflows, network assurance, SWIM, and closed loop operations aligned to reliability / SLOs.

Design identity centric security with ISE : policy sets, authorization profiles, posture, PxGrid integrations, wired / wireless 802.1X / MAB, guest / BYOD, and scalable group policies.

Engineer secure edge and campus perimeters : Cisco FTD / Firepower policy design, NAT, VPN, IDS / IPS, SSL decryption strategy, and high availability.

Architect SD WAN underlay / overlay : transport independence, application aware routing, DIA / Cloud on ramp, security integration, and multi region scale.

Expert routing at scale : BGP (policy, route reflectors, communities), OSPF, EIGRP, ECMP, redistribution strategies, route filtering, summarization, and IPv6 planning.

Drive modernization roadmaps : brownfield to SDA migration, hierarchical campus design, QoS, multicast, wireless controller (Catalyst 9800) alignment, and resiliency patterns.

Deliver hands on build and escalation leadership : lab validation, pilot, phased rollout, cutover plans, MOPs, change windows, and root cause analysis for P1 / P2 incidents.

Mentor and uplift engineering teams : design reviews, standards, runbooks, and enablement sessions for operations and field engineers.

Stakeholder leadership : collaborate with security, EUC, cloud, and application teams; translate business outcomes into technical architectures and measurable milestones.

Documentation & governance : HLD / LLD, as builts, standards, security exceptions, and compliance artifacts; contribute to reference architectures and reusable templates.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $110.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.