Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Montek System, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Systems Architect with deep expertise in designing, implementing, testing, and supporting complex networking and embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience **across Layer 2/Layer 3 networking** , Linux-based systems, cloud platforms, and distributed architectures. This role requires strong analytical abilities, leadership in design reviews, and a solid understanding of secure, scalable network operations. **Location- Irvine CA/Portland OR Duration- 6-12 months** **Key Responsibilities** - Architect, design, and optimize Layer 2/Layer 3 networking solutions including configuration, testing, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. - L2 concepts: VLANs, trunking (802.1Q), STP/RSTP, VXLAN/SDN, multicast, QoS, buffering. - L3 concepts: IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF, BGP, NAT, firewalling, route filtering - Utilize extensive Linux networking and routing experience, including iptables/nftables and other core Linux network management tools. - Work with container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker/Swarm) to build distributed or web-scale solutions. - Kubernetes networking fundamentals (pod-to-pod, pod-to-service) - VPC networking, VPNs, routing, load balancing, Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity. **Qualifications** - 8+ years of professional experience in networking, systems engineering, or related fields. - Strong background in Linux-based networking and large-scale network design. - Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade routing, switching, and firewall platforms. - Experience with cloud, containerization, and embedded systems is highly desirable.