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# Sr. Network Architect (Enterprise Network Architecture & Critical Sys Operations)

- **Company:** Calance Consulting Corporation
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $197,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Software Design Patterns, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Cisco Nexus Switches, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Identity Services Engine, Enterprise Integration, Routing & Switching, Terraform, Cisco
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b702f1b3164b242

## About the Role

10+ years of enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience
Strong Cisco CAT-C background in campus switching and routing
Experience across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services
Ability to translate business needs into scalable network designs
Experience with RFPs, vendor engagement, and executive-level recommendations
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience supporting enterprise and manufacturing/OT environments
Required Skills/Experience:

Cisco CAT-C
Enterprise campus switching and routing
Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, and Cisco ISE
Zscaler and SD-WAN
Wireless networking
MPLS and WAN resiliency
Palo Alto firewalls
Secure access and segmentation
Enterprise and OT network integration
Other Skills:

Ansible, Terraform, or ThousandEyes
Enterprise transformation or migration programs
CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent certifications
Network analytics and automation

## Description

Define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, and implementation standards
Lead architectural assessments to identify risks, gaps, and modernization opportunities
Develop network roadmaps and future-state architecture recommendations
Support RFP development, vendor evaluation, and leadership presentations
Partner with engineering, operations, business teams, and vendors to design and deliver solutions
Support escalated production issues and drive root cause analysis and remediation
Champion automation, analytics, and operational efficiency improvements
Establish governance standards and architectural guardrails across distributed environments
Ideal Candidates Will Have


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