Technology Architect

Argyll Info Tech Inc.,
Richardson, TX, United States
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Business Software Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Computer Networks Continuous Integration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DevOps Disaster Recovery
+59 more
Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks Domain Name System (DNS) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Monitoring of Systems IT Management Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Intrusion Detection Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems JSON Python (Programming Language) Network Security NetFlow Network Planning and Design Network Functions Virtualization Routing Network Segmentation Network Administration Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Performance Tuning Ansible Prometheus Zero Trust Network Access Simple Network Management Protocols Systems Integration TCP/IP Wireshark Virtualization Technology Wide Area Networks YAML Network Routers Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF) Computer Networking Systems Identity Services Engine Google Cloud Network Access Control System Availability Grafana Multi-Cloud HybridCloud Firewalls (Computer Science) Juniper Git Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology SDN Network SolarWinds (Software) Enterprise Integration Fortinet Routing & Switching Restful APIs Terraform Open Network Automation Platform Splunk Cisco Switches Cisco Network Optimization Vmware

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Technology Architect SD-WAN Architecture, Design & Integration Engineer with 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, architecting, implementing, and optimizing next-generation enterprise WAN solutions across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in SD-WAN architecture, routing and switching, network security, cloud connectivity, automation, and enterprise network transformation. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available networking solutions., * Design and architect enterprise-grade SD-WAN solutions for global branch connectivity and hybrid cloud environments.

  • Lead end-to-end SD-WAN implementation, migration, deployment, and integration projects.
  • Design secure, scalable, and resilient WAN architectures supporting enterprise business applications.
  • Develop SD-WAN policies for traffic engineering, application-aware routing, QoS, segmentation, and security.
  • Architect multi-cloud connectivity solutions integrating AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Evaluate existing WAN infrastructure and define modernization roadmaps.
  • Integrate SD-WAN with enterprise LAN, MPLS, Internet, VPN, and cloud networking environments.
  • Design and implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures.
  • Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application teams to deliver end-to-end network solutions.
  • Lead network design reviews, architecture governance, and technical documentation.
  • Perform network performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization.
  • Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
  • Troubleshoot complex enterprise networking issues and provide Level-3/Level-4 technical support.
  • Mentor engineers and provide architectural leadership across network transformation initiatives., * Firewall Integration
  • Zero Trust
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • ZTNA
  • Network Segmentation
  • IPS/IDS
  • VPN Security
  • Network Access Control
  • Cisco ISE
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Fortinet
  • Check Point

Cloud Networking

  • AWS Networking
  • Azure Networking
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Cloud Connectivity
  • Direct Connect
  • ExpressRoute
  • Cloud VPN
  • Hybrid Cloud Architecture
  • Multi-Cloud Networking

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

  • Python
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • REST APIs
  • Network Automation
  • Git
  • CI/CD
  • YAML
  • JSON

Monitoring & Observability

  • SolarWinds
  • ThousandEyes
  • Cisco DNA Center
  • Cisco Catalyst Center
  • Splunk
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Wireshark
  • NetFlow
  • SNMP

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in Enterprise Network Engineering and Architecture.
  • 7+ years of experience designing and implementing SD-WAN solutions.
  • Extensive experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise WAN architecture and cloud networking.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Required Technical Skills SD-WAN Platforms Experience with one or more:

  • Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
  • VMware VeloCloud
  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
  • Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN
  • Versa Networks
  • Aruba EdgeConnect (Silver Peak)
  • Juniper Session Smart Router (SSR)

Enterprise Networking

  • SD-WAN Architecture
  • SDN
  • NFV
  • Enterprise WAN
  • MPLS
  • VPN
  • IPsec
  • GRE
  • DMVPN
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • QoS
  • Routing & Switching
  • LAN/WAN
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • NAT, * Experience implementing SASE solutions.
  • Experience with cloud-native networking.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes networking.
  • Experience integrating SD-WAN with enterprise security platforms.
  • Strong understanding of Network Automation and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience supporting global enterprise networks.

Preferred Certifications

  • Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise
  • Cisco SD-WAN Certification
  • VMware VCP-NV
  • Versa Certified Engineer
  • Fortinet NSE
  • Palo Alto PCNSE
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
  • Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Primary Skills

  • SD-WAN
  • SDN
  • NFV
  • Enterprise Network Architecture
  • WAN Design
  • Network Integration
  • Cisco Viptela
  • VMware VeloCloud
  • Versa Networks
  • Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN
  • Fortinet SD-WAN
  • Routing & Switching
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • MPLS

Secondary Skills

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • SASE
  • ZTNA
  • Python
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Cisco ISE
  • Firewalls
  • VPN
  • Network Automation
  • ThousandEyes
  • Splunk
  • Kubernetes Networking

Preferred Industry Experience

  • Telecommunications
  • Managed Network Services
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Large Enterprise IT
  • Cloud Infrastructure

Key Competencies

  • Enterprise Network Architecture
  • SD-WAN Design & Deployment
  • Cloud Network Integration
  • Network Modernization
  • Digital Transformation
  • Security Architecture
  • Technical Leadership
  • Solution Design
  • Performance Optimization
  • High Availability
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management

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