Network Architect

NextGen Staffing
Walkersville, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

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

Job location

Walkersville, United States of America

Tech stack

Data Centers
Network Planning and Design
Routing
Network Segmentation
Cisco Nexus Switches
Dell PowerEdge
Virtual Local Area Networks
Virtualization Technology
Wide Area Networks
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Pure Storage
Cisco networks
Server Operating Systems & Platforms
VMware

Job description

  • Design and architect network solutions across colo and multi-site environments
  • Lead colo migration activities, including DIA/Fiber connectivity across sites
  • Develop high-level and low-level network designs
  • Implement high-speed LAN (25G/100G) and WAN (10G+) connectivity
  • Ensure network performance, scalability, and security
  • Support integration with storage, virtualization, and telephony systems

Requirements

  • Cisco Nexus 9000 switches and enterprise routing
  • Palo Alto Firewalls (PA-3440 & 1420)
  • SD-WAN, VLANs, network segmentation
  • DIA/Fiber connectivity across multiple data centers
  • Experience with:

o Pure Storage replication

o VMware vMotion

o Avaya / MS Teams telephony

o Server platforms (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS - preferred), * 10+ years in network engineering/architecture

  • Proven colocation (colo) migration experience
  • Strong hands-on expertise in multi-site network design

Certifications

  • Cisco CCIE (preferred/strongly desired)
  • Palo Alto certification (PCNSE or equivalent)

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