Senior Network Architect

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Architect to support our team in Washington, D.C. 

This role is for a senior network architect with deep expertise in routing and a strong operational mindset. The ideal candidate is not only a subject matter expert in BGP, OSPF and VXLANs, but also a well rounded network engineer who can support day-to-day operations, contribute to security and visibility platforms, and drive innovative improvements across the network.

You will be expected to take ownership of critical portions of the network, make high-impact design decisions, and execute changes in live environments without introducing instability.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve enterprise routing architecture with deep expertise in BGP and OSPF, including policy design, traffic engineering, convergence behavior, and failure handling at scale
• Design, implement, and operate modern data center fabrics (spine-leaf, VXLAN/EVPN) including integration with cloud and virtual infrastructure platforms with a focus on stability, scalability, and operational simplicity
• Lead and execute complex network changes and migrations in production environments with near-zero service impact
• Act as a top-tier escalation point, driving issues from ambiguous symptoms to root cause across routing, switching, security, and application layers
• Operate seamlessly between architecture and hands-on troubleshooting, including deep packet analysis (Wireshark/PCAP) and system-level debugging
• Design and enhance network segmentation, access control, and visibility using technologies such as Cisco ISE and Gigamon
• Integrate and support secure access and edge solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco FTD) within the broader network architecture
• Evaluate existing designs and proactively propose improvements to reliability, performance, and operational efficiency
• Demonstrate CCIE-level expertise (certification not required), with proven experience designing and operating large-scale production networks

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco platforms (Nexus, Catalyst, NX-OS, IOS-XE)
• Practical experience with NAC (Cisco ISE or equivalent) and network visibility tools (Gigamon or similar)
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP and packet-level behavior, with the ability to troubleshoot under real production pressure

Salary: $163,517 - $174,181

Additional benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Computer Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

- Own and evolve enterprise routing architecture with deep expertise in BGP and OSPF, including policy design, traffic engineering, convergence behavior, and failure handling at scale
- Design, implement, and operate modern data center fabrics (spine-leaf, VXLAN/EVPN) including integration with cloud and virtual infrastructure platforms with a focus on stability, scalability, and operational simplicity
- Lead and execute complex network changes and migrations in production environments with near-zero service impact
- Act as a top-tier escalation point, driving issues from ambiguous symptoms to root cause across routing, switching, security, and application layers
- Operate seamlessly between architecture and hands-on troubleshooting, including deep packet analysis (Wireshark/PCAP) and system-level debugging
- Design and enhance network segmentation, access control, and visibility using technologies such as Cisco ISE and Gigamon
- Integrate and support secure access and edge solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco FTD) within the broader network architecture
- Evaluate existing designs and proactively propose improvements to reliability, performance, and operational efficiency
- Demonstrate CCIE-level expertise (certification not required), with proven experience designing and operating large-scale production networks