Senior Network Architect

Managed Solution

. Partner with Sales, Presales, and Account Management on technical discovery and current-state network assessment .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing complex network solutions, including SD-WAN, firewall, and cloud networking. Proven ability to lead multi-site migrations, mentor engineering teams, and produce high-quality technical documentation while effectively communicating with both technical and executive audiences.

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SD-WAN DesignFortinet FortiGate/FortiOSNetwork Architecture DocumentationMentoring EngineersMulti-Site Network Migrations

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Hard Skills

BGPOSPFIPsecVLANsPacket CapturesFlow AnalysisMetro EthernetMPLSEnterprise Wi-Fi DesignRouting Documentation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Organizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

FortiManagerFortiAnalyzerCisco MerakiPalo Alto NetworksLogicMonitorMicrosoft Entra IDDuo

Certifications & Qualifications

Fortinet NSE 4

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Network EngineeringManaged Services ProviderTechnical DiscoveryNetwork Maturity AssessmentsChange ControlZero Trust Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales, Presales, and Account Management on technical discovery and current-state network assessment
Design SD-WAN, firewall, LAN/WLAN, remote access/ZTNA, data center, and cloud networking solutions
Produce architecture designs, target-state topologies, roadmaps, network maturity assessments, Statements of Work, and ROM estimates
Present technical recommendations and trade-offs to technical and executive audiences
Evaluate vendor platforms and end-of-life/end-of-support refresh paths
Lead firewall and SD-WAN migrations, site rollouts, data center moves, subnet/routing migrations, load balancer migrations, and wireless/LAN refreshes
Maintain centrally managed configurations using FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, Panorama, and Meraki Dashboard
Plan maintenance windows, change controls, cutover and rollback plans, and coordinate with carriers, ISPs, SASE providers, and application teams
Implement remote access and Zero Trust solutions integrated with Microsoft Entra ID and Duo
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex WAN, tunnel, routing, performance, wireless, VPN, and certificate incidents
Perform root-cause analysis, write RCAs, and drive stabilization plans
Troubleshoot application-impacting network issues with client and vendor teams
Manage Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco/Meraki, Aryaka, ISP, and circuit-provider support cases
Participate in after-hours escalation and maintenance rotations for 24x7 managed services
Own network diagrams, site topologies, IP/VLAN/subnet records, device lists, tunnel inventories, circuit records, and routing documentation
Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, configuration standards, naming conventions, and change procedures
Produce architecture documents, as-built documentation, end-user guides, and handover packages
Lead, mentor, coach, and train network engineers across L1–L3 roles
Deliver internal training and lab walkthroughs on FortiGate/SD-WAN, BGP/OSPF, IPsec, Meraki, wireless, and client environments
Define team standards, reference designs, build templates, peer-review processes, and escalation playbooks
Support certification plans and the networking skills roadmap
Comply with company policies, maintain client confidentiality, and model the One Technical Team Pillars of Excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field, plus 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including at least 3 years in an architect, senior consultant, or presales-facing role
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Experience at an MSP/MSSP or IT consulting firm supporting multiple client environments strongly preferred
Experience running multi-site network migrations across 20+ sites from design through cutover
Proven experience mentoring engineers and producing high-quality technical documentation
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex network designs to non-technical executives and presenting in presales meetings
Strong organizational skills; ability to balance project delivery, escalations, and presales work
Fortinet FortiGate/FortiOS, Secure SD-WAN, IPsec hub-and-spoke and ADVPN, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiClient EMS
Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, and PAN-OS SD-WAN
BGP, OSPF, static and policy routing, VLANs/trunking, spanning tree, HA/failover, dual-ISP and LTE backup
Cisco Catalyst and Nexus, Cisco ASA, and Cisco Meraki MX/MS/MR with Meraki Dashboard
Site-to-site IPsec, SSL/IPsec remote access, SAML/MFA integration with Entra ID, Okta, and Duo, and certificate/PKI management
Metro Ethernet/E-LAN, MPLS, DIA, circuit diversity, and carrier troubleshooting
Enterprise Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting; Meraki MR and Cisco 9800 WLC
Packet captures, flow analysis, and monitoring tools such as LogicMonitor
Fortinet NSE 4 required within 6 months of hire; equivalent legacy Fortinet FCP/FCSS certifications accepted
Subject to pre-hire background screening and reference checks; additional client-required screenings may include drug tests
Availability for after-hours work, weekends, nights, maintenance windows, and on-call escalation
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
Ability to lift and carry network equipment up to 50 lbs and work in data center and network closet environments
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be eligible to work in the United States under federal E-Verify requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO – earn 80 hours lump sum year 1; 15 days accrued throughout year 2; and 20 days accrued throughout years 3+
40 hours of Sick Time per calendar year
401k eligibility after 90 days; Managed Solution matches 50% of your first 6% in contributions, starting after 90 days
7 paid holidays each year
1 floating holiday per year, plus 2 after 5 years of service
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including two medical plans with $0 cost for employee-only coverage tiers
Optional Flexible Spending Account for eligible Health Care or Dependent Care costs
Telemedicine options 24/7
$100K Life/AD&D policy provided free of charge
Employee Assistance Program with financial consultation, counseling services, and 24/7 traveler’s assistance
$80/month cell phone and internet reimbursement
Time to pursue Microsoft certifications
Inclusion-focused workplace and accessibility support during the application and interview process