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# Lead Network Architect

- **Company:** HTC Global Services, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxy Servers, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing, In-Plane Switching (IPS), System Availability, IT Architecture, Break Fix, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/62d74af3-2f12-44cb-a9f1-ac061b90f1ec

## About the Role

* 10+ years of network engineering, infrastructure architecture, or senior infrastructure support experience.
 * L4-level network architecture and hands-on troubleshooting capability.
 * Strong experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, routing, and switching.
 * Strong experience with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, proxy servers, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and access controls.
 * Strong understanding of data center network design, high availability, and performance.
 * Experience leading complex network incidents and root cause analysis.
 * Experience creating network diagrams, standards, procedures, and technical recommendations.
 * Strong communication skills and ability to prepare reports or presentations for management.

## Description

* Provide L4 hands-on network architecture and advanced network troubleshooting.
 * Lead the design and improvement of scalable data center and enterprise network infrastructure.
 * Support LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, load balancers, proxy servers, and telecom dependencies.
 * Provide L3 support for network security and telecom-related escalations.
 * Evaluate network performance, availability, risk, and optimization opportunities.
 * Lead root cause analysis for complex network and infrastructure incidents.
 * Coordinate with vendors for WAN/LAN, cabling, telecom, firewall, data center, and infrastructure services.
 * Create and maintain network diagrams, architecture documentation, configurations, and standards.
 * Provide technical guidance to other infrastructure engineers.
 * Support security awareness and secure infrastructure practices.
 * Participate in critical incident response and on-call escalation.


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