Cisco Network Architect at TMS LLC, Boston, MA

Cisco Network Architect at TMS LLC in Boston, MA. Contract. Est. up to $200k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Location: Boston, MA (Fully Onsite)

Summary

We are looking for a CCIE-certified Network Architect to deliver advanced network architecture, engineering, and operational support services. The candidate should operate at both strategic architecture and hands-on engineering levels, supporting network design as well as critical day-to-day operational requirements.

Key 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).

• Handle routing protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management.

• Support network patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide network optimization recommendations.

• Contribute to security hardening and support incident response activities.

• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SAN mappings, and configuration records.

• Provide knowledge transfer to strengthen internal network operations capabilities.

Required Skills / Certifications

• Cisco CCIE certification is mandatory.

• Advanced network architecture and hands-on engineering experience.

• Strong L2/L3 troubleshooting across routing and switching.

• Hands-on experience with production Cisco environments (IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR).

• Experience with routing protocol redistribution, configuration updates, and change management.

• Experience with network patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle operations.

• Root cause analysis and network optimization.

• Security hardening and incident response support.

• Network documentation (diagrams, SAN mappings, configuration records).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.