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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Acestack Llc - **Location:** North Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Salary:** $111,137.0 - $172,263.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Design Documents, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP Sales and Distribution, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Fortinet, Firepower, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us74e1886c3dee3bbf4abc5ab5af87fcec ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network architecture, routing and switching, cloud networking, network security, and enterprise infrastructure. Must-Have Technical/Functional Skills * 14+ years of experience in network engineering/architecture. * Strong knowledge of Cisco networking, routing, and switching. * Expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and SD-WAN. * Experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ASA/Firepower, or equivalent networking technologies. * Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs, NAT, and Zero Trust. * Experience designing LAN/WAN, data center, and enterprise network architectures. * Cloud networking experience with AWS and/or Azure. * Knowledge of load balancers, proxies, network monitoring, and performance optimization. * Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools. * Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, redundancy, and capacity planning. * Experience with network architecture documentation, diagrams, standards, and technical specifications., * Cisco CCNP/CCIE or equivalent certification. * Experience with Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, SDN, or SASE. * Knowledge of AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect and/or Azure VNet, ExpressRoute. * Experience with F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar security/load-balancing technologies. * Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Python, and network automation. * Experience working in large enterprise or regulated environments. ## Description * Design and develop scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise network architectures. * Lead network infrastructure modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives. * Design and implement routing, switching, WAN, LAN, VPN, and data center solutions. * Develop network security architecture and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards. * Evaluate new networking technologies and provide recommendations to technical leadership. * Troubleshoot complex network performance, connectivity, and availability issues. * Collaborate with cloud, security, infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams. * Develop network standards, architecture diagrams, design documents, and implementation plans. * Support cloud and hybrid network integration across AWS/Azure environments. * Implement network automation and infrastructure-as-code where applicable. * Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and network lifecycle management. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers and infrastructure teams., Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper exp… + 2 days ago + Apply easily + ## 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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [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) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)