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Bryant Technologies lists this Senior Network Architect opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Contract Performance Period: May 15, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Job Location: Washington, DC (Metro Access), On-Site 5 days/week.
Direct Hire: Term through 31/12/2026 with possibility of extension.
Pay Range: Depending on Experience.
Travel Requirements: Washington, DC (Metro Access), On-Site 5 days/week.
Working Remotely: Not possible.
Project Description
We are seeking a Senior Network Architect. This role requires deep expertise in routing and a strong operational mindset. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in BGP, OSPF, and VXLANs, as well as a well-rounded network engineer who can support day-to-day operations, contribute to security and visibility platforms, and drive innovative improvements across the network. You will be expected to take ownership of critical portions of the network, make high-impact design decisions, and execute changes in live environments without introducing instability.
US Citizenship Required
Qualification Requirements
CCIE-level expertise (certification not required), with proven experience designing and operating large-scale production networks.
Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco platforms (Nexus, Catalyst, NX-OS, IOS-XE).
Practical experience with NAC (Cisco ISE or equivalent) and network visibility tools (Gigamon or similar).
Deep understanding of TCP/IP and packet-level behavior, with the ability to troubleshoot under real production pressure.
Skills Requirements
BGP and OSPF routing — policy design, traffic engineering, convergence behavior, and failure handling at scale.
Data center fabric design and operations (spine-leaf, VXLAN/EVPN), including cloud and virtual infrastructure integration.
Deep packet analysis and system-level debugging (Wireshark/PCAP).
Network segmentation, access control, and visibility using Cisco ISE and Gigamon.
Secure access and edge solutions (Zscaler, Cisco FTD).
Responsibilities
Own and evolve enterprise routing architecture with deep expertise in BGP and OSPF, including policy design, traffic engineering, convergence behavior, and failure handling at scale.
Design, implement, and operate modern data center fabrics (spine-leaf, VXLAN/EVPN) including integration with cloud and virtual infrastructure platforms.
Lead and execute complex network changes and migrations in production environments with near-zero service impact.
Act as a top-tier escalation point, driving issues from ambiguous symptoms to root cause across routing, switching, security, and application layers.
Operate seamlessly between architecture and hands‑on troubleshooting, including deep packet analysis (Wireshark/PCAP) and system-level debugging.
Design and enhance network segmentation, access control, and visibility using technologies such as Cisco ISE and Gigamon.
Integrate and support secure access and edge solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco FTD) within the broader network architecture.
Evaluate existing designs and proactively propose improvements to reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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