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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Architect - **Company:** Argyll Info Tech Inc., - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usf9ed7940abd935f8478a0b75c42d7849 ## About the Role * 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 ## 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 ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)