Senior Network Engineer / Architect

Location: Remote with Travel Required (Austin, TX) Travel Frequency: 1-2 days onsite each week for first few weeks, then every other week Employment Type: Contract Duration: 1-month initially, then another 16 weeks (high likelihood of multi-year extension) Start Date: ASAP Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Network Engineer / Architect

with deep expertise in

Cisco

enterprise networking and proven experience modernizing network connectivity into AWS. This consultant will lead the

assessment

and

transformation

of a

legacy Cisco-based networking environment

into a

cloud-optimized architecture

using

AWS Cloud WAN ,

Transit Gateway ,

SD-WAN , and

hybrid connectivity models . This role requires a unique blend of

hands-on technical analysis

and

strategic architecture guidance . The ideal candidate will produce

documentation ,

topology diagrams , and

workload assessments

that directly inform a

large-scale cloud migration

and

modernization roadmap . Key Responsibilities

Phase 1 – Discovery & Assessment (160 hours):

Review and document current Cisco-based network topology across distributed sites and data centers. Analyze a prior Transit VPC proof-of-concept and identify root causes of failure. Document networking requirements for workloads (latency, bandwidth, traffic patterns). Conduct infrastructure inventory review and install discovery tooling. Perform workload dependency mapping and assessments using AWS 7Rs and TIME frameworks. Provide modernization recommendations aligned with AWS best practices.

Phase 2 – Milestone-Based Execution (720+ hours):

Conduct site infrastructure analysis and document current network configurations. Catalog Cisco routers, firewalls, and WAN/SD-WAN setups. Perform traffic flow analysis for critical workloads and document DNS/IP schemes. Produce current-state diagrams, dependency maps, and migration-ready topology documentation. Recommend hybrid Cisco + AWS architectures and database modernization strategies.

Skills & Experience

Required 10+ years of enterprise networking experience

with

senior-level Cisco expertise

(routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN). Hands-on experience with

remote connectivity : Cisco VPN/AnyConnect, Viptela/Meraki SD-WAN. Proven experience

integrating Cisco networking with AWS services : AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, NACLs, DNS & IP addressing Strong background in

network assessments ,

traffic flow analysis , and

dependency mapping . Familiarity with

AWS migration frameworks

(7Rs, TIME) and

workload discovery tooling . Excellent

communication

skills for

customer-facing documentation

and

presentations . Preferred - Cisco certifications : CCNP/CCIE AWS certifications : Advanced Networking Specialty, Solutions Architect, or Cloud Practitioner Experience in

regulated environments

(HIPAA, CJIS, IRS Pub 1075) Knowledge of

modernization strategies

for

large-scale, citizen-facing workloads Experience

mentoring internal network teams

through modernization initiatives Ideal Candidate Profile

A hybrid Cisco + AWS networking architect who can: Diagnose failed cloud networking proof-of-concepts Produce current-state and future-state architectures Advise on modernization paths using AWS Cloud WAN and Transit Gateway Confidently engage stakeholders and translate findings into actionable roadmaps About EEG

Note: The following is an equal employment opportunity statement provided by EEG: Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Contract Job function

Information Technology and Consulting Industries

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