Senior Network Architect – Service Provider (CCIE Required)
Location: Petaluma, CA 
Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 + Bonus Opportunties + 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 

Senior Network Architect – Service Provider (CCIE Required) 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.

Senior Network Architect – Service Provider (CCIE Required) 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

Senior Network Architect – Service Provider (CCIE Required) 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