Key skills
CloudiOSZero Trust
About this role
Role Overview
- Own end-to-end network and SD-WAN architecture design integrity across all assigned engagements
- Validate and approve low-level designs (LLDs), configurations, and deployment patterns prior to production
- Serve as the technical escalation authority for complex routing, segmentation, security, and transport issues
- Define and enforce standardized architecture patterns (templates, policies, segmentation models)
- Ensure alignment with Zero Trust, RMF, and federal compliance requirements
- Remain actively billable performing advanced configurations (Cisco SD-WAN, IOS-XE) and lead complex troubleshooting
- Conduct pre-deployment validation, lab testing, and burn-in activities
- Establish and enforce engineering quality gates: Config reviews, deployment readiness checks, validation test plans
- Lead engineers from a technical direction standpoint and mentor engineers on SD-WAN design patterns and automations
Requirements
- Deep hands-on SD-WAN and enterprise networking expertise
- Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems under pressure
- Strong background in: Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela/Catalyst)
- Routing (BGP, OSPF)
- Security (ISE, Zero Trust)
- Experience in federal environments (RMF, STIG, ATO)
- Naturally operates as a technical leader
- not a task manager
- Multiple cloud certifications
- Active Public Trust clearance; Active Secret/Top Secret clearance preferred
Tech Stack
- Cloud
- iOS
Benefits
- n/a