Senior Network Architect

Position Summary 

Northern Technologies Group (NTG) provides full-spectrum IT services for USCENTCOM, including enterprise networking, server infrastructure, AV, and mission-critical communications. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer (CCIE) to lead Tier 4 support operations and serve as the senior technical expert for networking across the O&M and Engineering teams.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Tier 4 network engineer across all enterprise operations and engineering initiatives.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex Cisco-based environments across CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Lead infrastructure modernization projects, including hardware refreshes and new tech rollouts.
• Validate, integrate, and support emerging technologies in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for critical outages and emergency operations.
• Develop and maintain virtual lab environments (e.g., EVE-NG, Cisco CML) for testing and training.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers across O&M teams.
• Maintain documentation and support compliance, configuration, and change control standards.
• Leverage and maintain the following technical components:

Hardware:

• Cisco ISR 4K/8300/8500 Routers, ASR 1K/8500 Series
• Catalyst 9200/9300/9400 Switches, Nexus, ACI, DFCI
• Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls
• Legacy: 3650/3850 Series (in phase-out)

Technologies:

• Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• VPN Solutions: DMVPN, Site-to-Site VPNs, CSfC
• Network Architectures: VRF, MPLS, Black Core, Mobile Kits

Tools & Software:

• Network Simulation: Cisco CML, EVE-NG
• Network Management & Monitoring: Enterprise-grade tools

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active and current Secret federal security clearance; Must be able to obtain and maintain and active Top Secret/ SCI federal security clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years in enterprise network engineering, including 3+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Active Cisco CCIE certification (required)
• Deep expertise in routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, and Cisco enterprise systems
• Experience with data center networking (ACI, MPLS, segmentation)
• Proficiency with network emulation tools (CML, EVE-NG)
• Excellent leadership, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active and current Top Secret/SCI federal security clearance.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Travel

Up to 10%

Shift

Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer

Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.