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# Network Architect

- **Company:** CAI, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $228,800.0 - $249,600.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Fault Tolerance, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Log Analysis, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Togaf, Performance Monitor, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4968c923-9c02-47b8-b0fd-2deb3940b53a

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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