Network Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.

What You'll Do:

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including core, distribution, and access networks, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and security controls
• Perform advanced network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performance monitoring, incident response, and support 24x7 NOC operations
• Configure and maintain routing, segmentation, firewall, VPN, and QoS policies; validate high-availability and resiliency configurations; coordinate with telecommunications, cloud, infrastructure, and security teams
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, inventory records, SLA metrics, and support cross-functional network initiatives and circuit/routing coordination

• 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale, fault-tolerant, secure enterprise networks
• Expert knowledge of routing and networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, LDP, VRF, MPLS, Multicast, VXLAN, SD-WAN, SDN, Cisco ACI, QoS, and voice integration
• Strong experience troubleshooting complex network issues using network monitoring tools, log analysis, packet captures, and performance diagnostics
• Experience with network security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks such as PCI, NIST, and STIG
• Expertise with wireless networking (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Arista), Cisco ISE, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), VMware, SAN integration, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Proven experience managing network projects and collaborating with Enterprise Architecture and cross-functional IT teams to align solutions with business objectives

Preferred

• One or more industry certifications such as CCIE, CCIE Security, CISSP, JNCIP, or TOGAF
• Experience in large enterprise, transportation, telecommunications, or highly available mission-critical network environments
• Prior experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments with advanced security, cloud, and network architecture requirements

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

$110 - $120 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right?whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise., CAI is seeking an experienced Network Architect to help keep the region's largest transit network running securely and reliably for one of our top clients.