Senior Network Architect

14 hours ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Politico Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Architect to join our team at POLITICO. As a key member of our Technology department, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting network infrastructures across our offices and AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement complex network architectures in enterprise environments
  • Develop long-term network strategies that align with organizational goals and emerging technologies
  • Lead and oversee a small team of network engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management
  • Collaborate with our managed service provider in Europe to coordinate network projects, share best practices, and provide suggestions for network improvements
  • Optimize and maintain our Cloudflare CDN services including WAF and Zero Trust Network Access to improve application performance and security
  • Participate in security and compliance audits of network infrastructure
  • Engage in the diagnosis and resolution of escalated critical incidents

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in a senior-level Network Engineer role or equivalent
  • In-depth understanding of the TCP/IP stack, including advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.)
  • Proven experience designing and implementing complex network architectures in enterprise environments
  • Experience with the installation, configuration, and management of routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, etc.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and robust problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of Fortinet and/or Cisco routers & switches
  • Experience with cloud networking solutions, particularly AWS

Nice to Have:

  • Possession of a network certification (CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, etc.)
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust Network Access solutions to enhance security and enforce strict access controls
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes networking concepts, including services, ingress controllers, and network policies
  • Proficiency with network automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Python, or Terraform

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