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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect in Berkeley Heights - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management, Simple Network Management Protocols, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Load Balancing, System Availability, Juniper - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/network-architect-berkeley-heights-31299699 ## About the Role * 8-12+ years in enterprise network architecture with delivery leadership in new DC builds or major network transformations. \n * Deep expertise in DC networking concepts: BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, leaf-spine, routing policy, redundancy, and high availability design. \n * Strong experience with segmentation: VRFs/VLANs, security zoning, and firewall integration. \n * Proven ability to produce HLD/LLD, standards, MOPs, and operational runbooks. \n * Strong stakeholder leadership across security, compute, storage, and facilities with clear communication and decision-making. \n, * Experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus/Arista/Juniper fabrics, and multi-DC DCI patterns. \n * Exposure to Palo Alto (or equivalent firewalls) and F5 (or equivalent load balancers). \n * Familiarity with regulated environments (banking/healthcare) and audit-ready operational controls. \n ## Description We are seeking a Network Architect to lead network design and technical delivery for a new data center (primary/secondary). This role partners with security, computer, storage, backup/DR, and facilities teams to implement a production-grade network that supports critical workloads, tight security controls, and predictable operations. The architect owns the network target state, standards, configurations, testing, and migration/cutover governance., n \n * Network Architecture & Strategy: Define target-state DC network architecture including fabric design, routing strategy, segmentation model, and operational standards aligned to resiliency and security requirements. \n * Data Center Fabric: Architect and guide implementation of leaf-spine with EVPN/VXLAN and/or Cisco ACI (or equivalent); define underlay/overlay, BGP, MTU/jumbo frames, and control-plane protections. \n * Segmentation & Security Zones: Design VRF/VLAN strategy, micro-segmentation alignment (where applicable), east-west controls, firewall placement, and north-south security boundaries in coordination with InfoSec. \n * DC Interconnect (DCI) & WAN Edge: Design DCI between DC1/DC2, connectivity to WAN/Internet/cloud, redundancy, QoS, and routing policy (BGP/OSPF as required). \n * Core Network Services: Own integration patterns for DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox or equivalent), NTP, PKI/cert dependencies, TACACS/RADIUS, and network management. \n * Load Balancing & Traffic Services: Partner on L4-L7 design (e.g., F5 or equivalent), VIP standards, failover, and integration with security zones. \n * Observability & Operations: Define monitoring/telemetry (SNMP/streaming telemetry), syslog/SIEM integration, NetFlow/IPFIX, alerting standards, and operational runbooks. \n * Implementation Governance: Validate BOMs and vendor designs, lead build MOPs, configuration standards, peer reviews, and testing/acceptance criteria. \n * Migration & Cutover Support: Create cutover plans for network moves (routing changes, VLAN extensions, DCI cutovers), rollback procedures, and validation checklists; support window change. \n * Documentation & Standards: Maintain network HLD/LLD, diagrams, IP plans, naming conventions, port maps, and "as-built" documentation. \n ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [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) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [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 Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think)