Network Architect

About the role

Our client, located in Boston, MA, seeks a CCIE‑certified Network Architect for a 4‑month contract. The role involves delivering advanced network architecture, engineering, and operational support, functioning at a strategic design level while also supporting critical operational needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily network operations to maintain uptime, performance, and operational continuity.
• Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing, switching, and production Cisco environments (IOS, IOS‑XE, IOS‑XR).
• Assist with protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management activities.
• Support patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide optimization recommendations.
• Contribute to security hardening and assist during incident response efforts.
• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SAN mappings, and configuration records.
• Provide ongoing knowledge transfer to strengthen internal operational capabilities.

Requirements

CCIE certification.

Pay

$55 – $70 per hour (estimated range; actual offer based on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity).

Schedule

4‑month contract.