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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - Consultant - **Company:** Intersources Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $26,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Network Access Control, Computer Network Operations, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Juniper, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=62jdnw10t7d77ytz0lbaey9qxonk3b05a9tqw96rb7z6hlfo7xj79l9g6mp6aj2o&compid=0/jobs/32918373#/jobs/32918373 ## About the Role * Candidate must be a South Carolina resident or willing to relocate to South Carolina before starting at their own expense. * Candidates must be US Citizens or Legal Residents. * Position is primarily onsite at the University of South Carolina - Columbia campus. Occasional remote work may be permitted, but the majority of work will be onsite., * 4+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience within complex, mission-critical environments. * 4+ years with LAN/WAN technologies, including: + Juniper enterprise routing and switching + TCP/IP + Enterprise routing protocols + DNS + DHCP + IPAM * 4+ years leading complex network architecture and engineering initiatives from requirements and design through implementation, troubleshooting, and operational transition. * 4+ years with enterprise infrastructure modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, resiliency, and high-availability design. * 4+ years with network security architecture and technologies, including: + Fortinet firewalls + VPN / SASE + Network Access Control (NAC) + Network segmentation + Security policy implementation * 4+ years with cloud and hybrid networking using AWS and/or Microsoft Azure. * 4+ years with network automation, orchestration, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and technologies. * 4+ years with enterprise network monitoring, observability, analytics, metrics, and performance management. Preferred Skills * Enterprise network strategy, architecture standards, reference architectures, and long-term technology roadmaps. * Network architecture and engineering experience within a complex higher-education environment supporting academic, research, administrative, and institutional requirements. * Aruba and Cisco enterprise switching and wireless technologies. * Software-defined and centrally managed network architectures. * Enterprise observability, telemetry, automation, and proactive/self-healing infrastructure. * Virtualization, cloud networking, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. * Experience coordinating infrastructure projects with facilities organizations, architects, contractors, consultants, vendors, and external engineering firms. * Enterprise cybersecurity, Zero Trust, network segmentation, and secure network architecture initiatives. Education / Certifications Required: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline OR equivalent work experience. Preferred - One or More: * JNCIP-ENT or higher * Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or higher * CCNP Enterprise * CCIE * Aruba networking certification * AWS or Microsoft Azure certification relevant to networking/cloud architecture * ITIL Foundation or higher * CompTIA Security&plus ## Description * Lead enterprise network architecture, advanced engineering, modernization, and infrastructure implementation initiatives. * Design scalable, resilient, and secure LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. * Develop enterprise network architectures, engineering standards, reference architectures, technical roadmaps, network diagrams, and supporting documentation. * Translate institutional, business, and technical requirements into enterprise network designs and implementation strategies. * Lead network modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, resiliency, and high-availability initiatives. * Advance network automation, orchestration, scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deployment practices. * Develop and enhance enterprise monitoring, observability, telemetry, alerting, analytics, metrics, and performance management capabilities. * Serve as a Tier III escalation resource for complex network incidents and advanced troubleshooting. * Coordinate with Network Operations, Information Security, Cloud Services, Facilities Planning, contractors, consultants, vendors, and campus stakeholders. * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide technical recommendations supporting procurement and long-term infrastructure planning. * Provide technical mentoring, documentation, and knowledge transfer to operational teams. * Participate in maintenance windows and after-hours support when required. ## Related Videos - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [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) - [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) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)