Lead Network Architect

Lead Network Architect – Full‑time position with a client located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Pay Range: $85-88/hr hourly wage may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Serving as the primary technical authority for enterprise network architecture and engineering decisions.
• Owning overall network performance, resiliency, scalability, and security posture.
• Leading architecture and design across Cisco routing and switching environments and Cisco and Palo Alto firewall platforms.
• Acting as the senior technical escalation point for Priority 1 and Major Incident events.
• Architecting and governing core, distribution, and access layer network designs.
• Defining and approving high‑availability, scalable, and secure firewall architectures.
• Providing architectural leadership for backbone, metro, long‑haul, and fiber infrastructure designs.
• Validating complex network engineering solutions prior to production deployment.
• Driving continuous improvement through optimization and lifecycle planning initiatives.
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and design governance for network engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise network infrastructures.
• Current senior‑level network certification such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent advanced certification.
• Demonstrated expertise with Cisco routing and switching architectures.
• Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise firewall environments using Cisco and Palo Alto platforms.
• Experience supporting large backbone networks and fiber infrastructure.

• Experience supporting public‑sector, government, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and audit‑driven delivery models.
• Ability to align network architecture decisions with policy, security, and operational requirements.

• Full‑time, dedicated Key Personnel resource.
• Reachable 24x7x365 for Priority 1 and Major Incident escalations.
• Available on‑site when requested by the Client.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave and holiday pay, as required by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply