Job Details

Senior Network Architect – Service Provider (CCIE Required)

Location: Petaluma, CA

Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 + Bonus Opportunities + Full Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Life, Disability, PTO, Holidays

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel: Minimal; occasional travel between sites as needed

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Description

Our client, a leading service provider specializing in satellite and cellular technologies, is seeking a Senior Network Architect (CCIE) to take ownership of a complex, multi-site network environment. This is a highly visible, high-impact role where you will drive architecture strategy, scalability, and performance across a Layer 2/3 infrastructure supporting critical connectivity services.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on architect who enjoys operating at both a strategic and technical level—someone who can design robust networks while also rolling up their sleeves to troubleshoot and optimize in real time. You'll play a key role in modernizing and scaling an infrastructure of ~100 devices across multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on reliability, security, and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a mission‑critical role where your expertise will directly shape the future of a growing, technology‑driven network environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance Layer 2/3 network infrastructure
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs
• Configure and optimize Cisco and Ubiquiti switches and routers
• Serve as the escalation point for complex network troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ensure network security, compliance, and adherence to best practices
• Monitor network performance and proactively drive optimization initiatives
• Lead network upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support service delivery and system integrations

Qualifications

• Active CCIE certification required
• Extensive experience designing and supporting Layer 2/3 network environments required
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Cisco and Ubiquiti networking equipment required
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) required
• Experience with network security principles and firewall technologies required
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, high-level network issues required