Senior Network Architect

Hirextra Inc
Piedmont, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Piedmont, United States of America

Tech stack

Access Control List
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Complex Networks
Computer Networks
Data Centers
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Network Address Translation
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Local Area Networks
Network Security
Network Architecture
Network Control
Network Planning and Design
Network Monitoring
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Performance Tuning
Zero Trust Network Access
TCP/IP
Wide Area Networks
Computer Networking Systems
Google Cloud Platform
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Open Network Automation Platform
Cisco networks

Job description

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions.
  • Architect and optimize LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, and cloud networking environments.
  • Develop and enforce network architecture standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Design and implement secure network solutions involving Firewalls, VPNs, IPSec, NAT, and ACLs.
  • Lead network transformation, migration, and modernization initiatives.
  • Manage and optimize routing and switching infrastructure across enterprise environments.
  • Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure reliable and secure connectivity.
  • Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and network availability assessments.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide architectural guidance to engineering teams.
  • Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and network security initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Network Architecture and Enterprise Networking.
  • Expertise in Routing and Switching technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Firewalls, VPN, IPSec, NAT, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
  • Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Experience with network infrastructure design, deployment, and support.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
  • Experience with Cisco networking solutions and enterprise-grade network environments.
  • Ability to create high-level and low-level network design documentation.

Preferred Skills

  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification.
  • Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and network automation.
  • Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
  • Exposure to Zero Trust Network Architecture and modern security frameworks.

Keywords

Network Architect, Networking, Network Infrastructure, Routing, Switching, Firewall, Firewalls, VPN, IPSec, NAT, ACL, Cisco, CCNA, CCNP, Enterprise Network, WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, Network Security, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Infrastructure Architect.

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