JSM Consulting Inc. · 19 hours ago
155707 Principal Network Solution Architect
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expJSM Consulting Inc. is seeking a Principal Network Solution Architect to lead the evolution of a large enterprise network. This high-impact role involves defining network roadmaps, executing projects from concept to implementation, and providing architectural authority while mentoring junior teams.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation TechnologyProject ManagementTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Define the enterprise network roadmap while ensuring every high-level design is operationally sound and implementable
Lead the project lifecycle from initial concept through to hands-on implementation
Create and defend Conceptual and Solution Network Architectures before the Enterprise Architecture Review Council
Act as the "Engineer's Architect," providing deep-tier escalation support and technical mentorship to junior teams during critical deployments
Proactively identify legacy bottlenecks and integrate modern technologies (SD-WAN, Automation, Zero Trust) into the existing environment
Ensure every new server, application, and site adheres to rigorous network best practices and long-term scalability requirements
Qualification
Required
15+ years of IT experience, with at least 10 years dedicated to complex network architecture and heavy hands-on engineering
An active CCIE (Routing & Switching/Enterprise) is required
Expert-level mastery of Data Center fabric, complex BGP/OSPF routing, and high-density switching environments
A proven track record of staying 'close to the metal'—you should be as comfortable with a console cable as you are with a slide deck
The ability to translate 'bit and byte' technicalities into business outcomes for senior leadership and stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent high-level military/industry experience
Preferred
Deep familiarity with SD-Access, SD-WAN, and Network Infrastructure as Code (Python, Ansible)
Previous experience navigating the unique compliance and physical constraints of the transportation sector
Experience architecting and deploying for heterogeneous environments with 1,000+ nodes
Knowledge of EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Company
JSM Consulting Inc.
We focus on improving our client’s assets performance and optimizing the operations through our industry best practices and asset management capabilities.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
JSM Consulting Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (18)
2024 (7)
2023 (11)
2022 (12)
2021 (20)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase