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Network Architecture Systems Engineer

Job Description

Network Architecture Systems Engineer

Carahsoft seeks a Network Architecture Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is remote with possible travel on-site to our office in Reston, Virginia. This position will support Carahsoft VARs, partners, and customers in pre-sales activities in support of Cisco enterprise networking projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design and recommend network architecture and infrastructure for the following Cisco solution areas:
  • Enterprise campus and WAN
  • Enterprise data centers
  • SD-WAN
  • Automation & observability
  • Provide and recommend strategies for network implementation, migration, integration, and validation
  • Build and explain detailed BOMs corresponding to recommended solutions
  • Communicate and coordinate with Carahsoft VARs, partners, customers, and Cisco throughout the pre-sales and post-sales phases of design, implementation, and support
  • May require travel (approx. 10%) for company meetings and events

Requirements:

  • Credentials: Candidate possesses one or more of the following certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
  • Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
  • CCIE Routing & Switching
  • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
  • Successful completion of Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (exam 300-410 ENARSI)
  • Successful completion of Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (exam 300-415 ENSDWI)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Technical Expertise: Candidate possesses expert hands-on knowledge of the following technical content areas:
  • Enterprise Routing and SD-WAN Architecture
  • Advanced Routing Protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
  • Data Center Switching, including VXLAN, EVPN, and spine-leaf designs
  • Campus Networking
  • SD-WAN architectures
  • Network automation and orchestration solutions (e.g., Python, other scripting )
  • Cisco solutions for all the above technical areas
  • Design Capabilities: Ensure designs support operational requirements.
  • Remote Support Capabilities: Ability to support partners and customers independently in a remote setting, effectively using VPNs and other secure access tools.
  • Problem-Solving: Skilled in troubleshooting hardware, software, and configuration issues, with the ability to coordinate lab resources for testing and resolution.
  • Communication: Clear and effective communication skills to interact and collaborate with all project stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Full-time exempt position
  • Starting compensation range: $120,000 - $130,000 per year
  • Carahsoft offers benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. All full-time employees are eligible for accrued vacation leave and sick leave.

Carahsoft is an equal opportunity company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , color, , , , or protected veteran status.