Cisco Network Architect

Job Title: Cisco Network Architect Location: Boston, MA (Fully Onsite) Summary We are looking for a CCIE-certified Network Architect to deliver advanced network architecture, engineering, and operational support services. The candidate should operate at both strategic architecture and hands-on engineering levels, supporting network design as well as critical day-to-day operational requirements. Key Responsibilities - Support daily network operations to maintain uptime, performance, and operational continuity. - Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing, switching, and production Cisco environments (IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR). - Handle routing protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management. - Support network patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations. - Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide network optimization recommendations. - Contribute to security hardening and support incident response activities. - Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SAN mappings, and configuration records. - Provide knowledge transfer to strengthen internal network operations capabilities. Required Skills / Certifications - Cisco CCIE certification is mandatory. - Advanced network architecture and hands-on engineering experience. - Strong L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing and switching. - Hands-on experience with production Cisco environments (IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR). - Experience with routing protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management. - Experience with network patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations. - Root cause analysis and network optimization. - Security hardening and incident response support. - Network documentation (diagrams, SAN mappings, configuration records).   All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.