Network Architect (Security) - NWARCH 26-06065

Navitas, Inc.

Richmond, VA, United States

3 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Cloud Computing Network Congestion Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems Internet Service Provider Network Security Network Planning and Design

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Job description

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
Develop network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units
Architect secure and scalable connectivity solutions including VPNs, hub-and-spoke, and transit networks
Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability, * Design and manage cloud networking environments (Azure, AWS, GCP familiarity)
Implement and maintain:
Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs)
Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect)
Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables)
Integrate on-premises and cloud infrastructure, * Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering
Resolve issues related to latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing, * Act as the primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs
Troubleshoot circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies)
Design and validate circuit deployments (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G)
Coordinate with vendors during deployments and escalations

Operations & Leadership

Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related issues
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Develop documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
Participate in on-call rotation as needed

Requirements

Do you have experience in Telecommunications network troubleshooting?, * 15+ years of experience in enterprise networking (Architect level)

Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design
Strong hands-on experience with:
Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
Cisco Meraki (full stack)
Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures
Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains
Experience working with telecom carriers and ISPs
Excellent communication skills, * Experience with multi-environment or multi-tenant network consolidation
Relevant certifications (preferred, not required):
CCNP / CCIE