Network Architect

V-Work Infotech Solutions INC

Albany, United States

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

9 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Cloud Computing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DDoS Mitigation Network Address Translation Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect with 9+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and securing enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls, network security architecture, cloud networking, routing, switching, and enterprise security solutions. This role involves designing scalable, secure, and highly available network environments across on-premises and cloud platforms., * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network architecture for large-scale environments.

Architect secure network solutions using Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, and Prisma technologies.
Develop network security standards, segmentation strategies, and zero-trust architectures.
Configure and manage Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, and ACLs.
Design high-availability and disaster recovery network solutions.
Lead firewall migrations, policy optimization, and security audits.
Integrate cloud networking with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Implement SD-WAN and secure remote access solutions.
Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure network solutions.
Create architecture documentation, network diagrams, and technical standards.
Mentor network engineers and provide technical leadership.

Requirements

9+ years of enterprise networking experience.
Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls (PAN-OS).
Experience with Panorama centralized firewall management.
Knowledge of Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and Prisma Cloud.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
Strong experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN, GlobalProtect).
Expertise in routing, switching, load balancing, and network segmentation.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista networking technologies.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform networking.
Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and micro-segmentation.
Familiarity with IDS/IPS, NAC, SIEM integration, and DDoS protection.
Experience with automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills., * Bachelor’’’’’’'’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Palo Alto certifications such as PCNSA, PCNSE, or higher.
Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) are a plus.
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) are preferred.