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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in networking architecture and design, with a focus on LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and drive automation and AI-driven tooling adoption for enhanced network performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Networking Engineering ExperienceDesign-Focused Architecture RoleExpert-Level Knowledge of Routing and SwitchingSD-WAN ExpertiseNetwork Automation Experience
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Hard Skills
Routing and SwitchingSD-WANCloud NetworkingNetwork AutomationSecurity-Edge TechnologiesWireless TechnologiesSASE FrameworksAI-Driven Network ManagementDocumentation SkillsDesign Standards
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationLeadership
Tools & Technologies
CiscoJuniperPalo AltoFortinetMerakiAWS Transit GatewayAzure Virtual WANCisco Catalyst CenterAruba CentralAnsible
Certifications & Qualifications
CCIECisco CCNP EnterprisePalo Alto PCNSEFortinet NSE 7/8AWS Advanced Networking SpecialtyMicrosoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer
Industry Keywords
Managed ServicesProfessional ServicesConsultingMulti-Site EnvironmentsHybrid Cloud
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleAWSAzureCloudPythonSwitching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the design standards, reference architectures, and technology strategy for Arctiq's networking practice
- Define and maintain reference architectures for LAN/WAN, firewall and security-edge, SD-WAN, wireless, and cloud networking interconnects
- Establish and govern design standards and configuration patterns across managed services customer environments
- Lead design reviews for complex or high-risk customer deployments
- Develop and maintain a library of standard designs, build guides, and approved technology patterns
- Define review and approval processes for non-standard designs and exceptions
- Own the networking technology roadmap and evaluate emerging platforms, vendors, and technology investments
- Assess and pilot new platforms including SD-WAN, SASE, and AI-driven network management
- Serve as technical decision-maker for networking platform and vendor selections
- Provide input to business cases for new networking service offerings
- Partner with Solution Architects on complex and strategic pre-sales engagements
- Review and validate customer solution designs before proposals
- Support proof-of-concept and design workshops
- Represent networking architecture capabilities in customer QBRs and technology roadmap discussions
- Develop reusable proposal content, architecture diagrams, and technical narratives
- Lead adoption of automation frameworks and AI-driven tooling for provisioning, configuration management, and performance monitoring
- Eliminate manual delivery touchpoints through design-level automation
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled anomaly detection and performance monitoring to reduce downtime and improve MTTR
- Collaborate with practice technology leadership on automation investments across networking, compute, and security
- Represent the networking practice in the monthly Services Governance Forum
- Ensure architecture decisions and design patterns are documented, version-controlled, and accessible
- Develop training and knowledge-transfer materials
- Mentor engineers on design thinking, architecture principles, and standards adherence
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of networking engineering or architecture experience
- At least 3 years in a design-focused or architecture role
- Experience designing enterprise networking solutions at scale in multi-site, multi-vendor, hybrid cloud environments
- Background in managed services, professional services, or consulting strongly preferred
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading a technical team on standards and design quality
- Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching, including Cisco and Juniper
- Expert-level knowledge of security-edge technologies, including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point
- Expert-level knowledge of SD-WAN, including Meraki, VeloCloud, and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
- Expert-level knowledge of wireless technologies, including Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki
- Proficiency in cloud networking and interconnect architectures, including AWS Transit Gateway and Azure Virtual WAN
- Experience with SASE frameworks such as Zscaler and Prisma Access, or equivalent
- Experience with SDN architecture
- Familiarity with AI-driven network management and automation platforms such as Cisco Catalyst Center, Aruba Central, and Auvik, or equivalent
- Network automation experience with Ansible, Python-based configuration management, or equivalent tooling
- Strong documentation skills, including architecture diagrams, design guides, and decision records
- CCIE or equivalent expert-level certification preferred
- At minimum, Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Palo Alto PCNSE, or Fortinet NSE 7/8 if CCIE is not held
- Cloud networking certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer are a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive work environment
- Interview-process accommodations or adjustments available upon request