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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Load Balancing, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, System Availability, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Information Technology, SDN Network, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/141dfdb3-00a0-4b7b-94c8-9ea8eb247148 ## About the Role * 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a network architect role designing complex, enterprise-level networks. * Extensive enterprise data center and cloud networking background. * Deep, hands-on experience with Cisco and firewalls. * Strong hybrid and public cloud networking expertise, specifically with AWS VPC networking and Google Cloud Platform networking. * Experience with data center design patterns such as spine/leaf. * Focus on core/backbone infrastructure rather than end-user or corporate IT. Technical Skills: * Expert-level knowledge with routing and switching protocols and configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). * Extensive experience with network security technologies, including firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point), IDS/IPS, and VPNs. * Proven experience in architecting and implementing secure solutions for on-premise and cloud (IaaS/PaaS) environments. * Strong knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles and practical experience with SDN technologies. * Expertise in designing and managing load-balancing systems for high-traffic applications. Education: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field., * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are desirable. Real-world ownership and hands-on production work are more important than certifications alone. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. ## Description As a Network Architect, you will be responsible for the strategic design, planning, and security of the organization's network infrastructure. You will act as the networking subject matter expert, defining the roadmap, strategy, and validating designs. This role requires a hands-on approach, including logging into systems, performing configurations, and serving as the escalation point for complex issues., * * Be hands-on by logging into systems, performing configurations, and troubleshooting directly. * Own networking across the entire environment, including firewalls, load balancers, routing/switching, data centers, and cloud networking. * Lead the design and development of network architectures, roadmaps, and technical specifications for enterprise-level networks, encompassing on-premise data centers and hybrid cloud environments. * Serve as the subject matter expert for all network-related technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams. * Evaluate, recommend, and integrate new technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) to improve network agility and efficiency. * Design and implement robust network security solutions, including the configuration of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security fabric components. * Manage network segmentation and isolation strategies to protect sensitive data and critical systems. * Design and manage network load-balancing solutions to ensure high availability and optimal performance. * Oversee the implementation of routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) to ensure network stability, performance, and scalability. * Ensure the design of secure interconnectivity between on-premise infrastructure, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform), and remote access points. ## Related Videos - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [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) - [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) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [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) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)