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L4 Network Architect in Plano, TX. The role involves leading the design and delivery of multi-site Cisco Software Defined Access (SD Access) solutions at scale, contributing to architecture direction, driving complex deployments across distributed campuses, and mentoring engineers while partnering closely with security and operations.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end SD Access architecture for large, multi-site enterprises: fabric design (control/edge/border), transit options, segmentation (SGTs/TrustSec), identity policy, and integration with WAN and data center.
Lead Catalyst Center-driven automation: design templates, SDA workflows, network assurance, SWIM, and closed-loop operations aligned to reliability/SLOs.
Design identity-centric security with ISE: policy sets, authorization profiles, posture, PxGrid integrations, wired/wireless 802.1X/MAB, guest/BYOD, and scalable group policies.
Engineer secure edge and campus perimeters: Cisco FTD/Firepower policy design, NAT, VPN, IDS/IPS, SSL decryption strategy, and high availability.
Architect SD WAN underlay/overlay: transport independence, application-aware routing, DIA/Cloud on-ramp, security integration, and multi-region scale.
Expert routing at scale: BGP (policy, route reflectors, communities), OSPF, EIGRP, ECMP, redistribution strategies, route filtering, summarization, and IPv6 planning.
Drive modernization roadmaps: brownfield to SDA migration, hierarchical campus design, QoS, multicast, wireless controller (Catalyst 9800) alignment, and resiliency patterns.
Requirements
Active CCIE (any track; Enterprise Infrastructure and/or Security strongly preferred).
10+ years enterprise networking experience, including 3-5+ years leading SD Access architecture and deployment across multiple sites.
Required experience: Telco/Carrier, MPLS (L2VPN/L3VPN/MPLS Lite/Tagging), DWDM, IP WAN and Routing (BGP/iBGP/eBGP/AS Networks), Cloud (AWS or Azure) networking expertise is a strong plus.
Proven, exceptional hands-on skills with Cisco routing/switching and Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) for SDA automation and assurance.
Deep expertise with Cisco ISE (policy, 802.1X, SGT/TrustSec) and Cisco FTD (Firepower) firewalls (threat, access control, NAT/VPN, high availability).
Strong experience with Cisco SD WAN (design, policy/templating, security integration, operationalization).
Expert level knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, redistribution, and route policy design for large enterprises.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-phase migrations and mentoring senior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
CCDE or dual CCIE; Cisco Certified Specialist certifications in SDA, ISE, or SD WAN.
Automation fluency (Ansible, Python, Terraform), Git-based workflows, and API integration with Catalyst Center/ISE/FTD/SD WAN.
Wireless (Catalyst 9800/Prime/Catalyst Center Assurance), QoS strategy, multicast, NAC posture, and Zero Trust segmentation.
Cloud networking (Azure/AWS), hybrid connectivity, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM integration.
Familiarity with data center and campus interconnect (e.g., ACI concepts beneficial but not required).
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Responsibilities
Own end-to-end SD Access architecture for large, multi-site enterprises: fabric design (control/edge/border), transit options, segmentation (SGTs/TrustSec), identity policy, and integration with WAN and data center.
Lead Catalyst Center-driven automation: design templates, SDA workflows, network assurance, SWIM, and closed-loop operations aligned to reliability/SLOs.
Design identity-centric security with ISE: policy sets, authorization profiles, posture, PxGrid integrations, wired/wireless 802.1X/MAB, guest/BYOD, and scalable group policies.
Engineer secure edge and campus perimeters: Cisco FTD/Firepower policy design, NAT, VPN, IDS/IPS, SSL decryption strategy, and high availability.
Architect SD WAN underlay/overlay: transport independence, application-aware routing, DIA/Cloud on-ramp, security integration, and multi-region scale.
Expert routing at scale: BGP (policy, route reflectors, communities), OSPF, EIGRP, ECMP, redistribution strategies, route filtering, summarization, and IPv6 planning.
Drive modernization roadmaps: brownfield to SDA migration, hierarchical campus design, QoS, multicast, wireless controller (Catalyst 9800) alignment, and resiliency patterns.
Requirements
Active CCIE (any track; Enterprise Infrastructure and/or Security strongly preferred).
10+ years enterprise networking experience, including 3-5+ years leading SD Access architecture and deployment across multiple sites.
Required experience: Telco/Carrier, MPLS (L2VPN/L3VPN/MPLS Lite/Tagging), DWDM, IP WAN and Routing (BGP/iBGP/eBGP/AS Networks), Cloud (AWS or Azure) networking expertise is a strong plus.
Proven, exceptional hands-on skills with Cisco routing/switching and Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) for SDA automation and assurance.
Deep expertise with Cisco ISE (policy, 802.1X, SGT/TrustSec) and Cisco FTD (Firepower) firewalls (threat, access control, NAT/VPN, high availability).
Strong experience with Cisco SD WAN (design, policy/templating, security integration, operationalization).
Expert level knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, redistribution, and route policy design for large enterprises.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-phase migrations and mentoring senior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
CCDE or dual CCIE; Cisco Certified Specialist certifications in SDA, ISE, or SD WAN.
Automation fluency (Ansible, Python, Terraform), Git-based workflows, and API integration with Catalyst Center/ISE/FTD/SD WAN.
Wireless (Catalyst 9800/Prime/Catalyst Center Assurance), QoS strategy, multicast, NAC posture, and Zero Trust segmentation.
Cloud networking (Azure/AWS), hybrid connectivity, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM integration.
Familiarity with data center and campus interconnect (e.g., ACI concepts beneficial but not required).
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Consent to Contact By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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