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# Enterprise Network Architect

- **Company:** Stellar Professionals
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, System Availability, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Juniper, Wireless Technologies, Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7aad5f58-55af-4ac6-8815-83c8b57a2064

## About the Role

Required Skills (4+ Years Experience)

 + Networking Infrastructure: Enterprise LAN/WAN, Juniper routing/switching, TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
 + Network Security: Fortinet firewalls, VPN/SASE, Network Access Control (NAC), micro-segmentation, and security policies.
 + Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Hands-on experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure networking.
 + Automation & Monitoring: Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), telemetry, and network observability tools.
Preferred Skills

 + Higher Education IT environment experience (academic & research networks).
 + Aruba & Cisco enterprise switching and wireless systems.
 + Zero-Trust security models and secure architecture design.
Education & Certifications

 + Degree: Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Network Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
 + Preferred Certs: JNCIP-ENT, Fortinet FCP, CCNP/CCIE, Aruba, AWS/Azure, Security+, or ITIL.

## Description

+ Design & Architecture: Lead long-term technical architecture for enterprise data networks, including LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, and security solutions.
 + Modernization & Standards: Drive infrastructure modernization, high availability, network standards, reference architectures, and lifecycle planning.
 + Escalation & Leadership: Serve as Tier III escalation point for complex technical incidents and provide mentoring to operations teams.
 + Automation & Observability: Implement network automation (Infrastructure as Code) and monitoring/telemetry for proactive management.


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