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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Nmk Global Inc. - **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Segmentation, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/11234f40-72ff-4203-8e0d-d39a9450773c ## About the Role * 8+ years of enterprise network engineering and architecture experience. * Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale Cisco network environments. * Strong expertise in: * Cisco routing and switching * OSPF * Basic BGP * Enterprise LAN/WAN architecture * High Availability and resilient network design * Experience developing enterprise network architecture for multiple concurrent projects. * Ability to independently lead technical initiatives with minimal oversight. * Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, engineering, security, and business teams. * Experience creating technical documentation, architecture standards, and implementation guidance. Preferred Qualifications: * Cisco CCNP certification required; CCIE or equivalent experience is a plus. * Experience with: * Cisco Secure Access * Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) * Cisco Zero Trust architecture * Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) * Understanding of enterprise network integration with firewall technologies (Checkpoint experience is beneficial but firewall administration is not required). * Experience supporting large enterprise infrastructure transformation programs. * Utility industry experience is a plus but not required. * Technologies * Cisco Enterprise Networking * Cisco Secure Access * Cisco ACI * Cisco Identity & Zero Trust technologies * OSPF * BGP * LAN/WAN * Enterprise Routing & Switching * Network Architecture & Design * Network Segmentation * SASE Must have: * Cisco Enterprise Networking * Cisco Secure Access * Cisco ACI * Cisco Identity & Zero Trust technologies ## Description Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to join their Enterprise Infrastructure team in support of a large portfolio of strategic technology initiatives. This individual will partner closely with senior engineering leadership to design, modernize, and support enterprise network architecture across a predominantly Cisco environment. This role is being added to help expand the architecture team and support an increasing number of transformational projects. The successful candidate will work alongside existing architects and engineers, providing technical leadership while designing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring both strategic design capabilities and the ability to work directly with engineering teams throughout implementation., * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise network architecture standards and roadmaps across a Cisco-based infrastructure. * Lead network architecture efforts supporting multiple concurrent infrastructure and business transformation projects. * Partner with project teams to design scalable, highly available, and secure networking solutions. * Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, segmentation, and campdata center network designs. * Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency, technical standards, and successful project execution. * Support modernization initiatives including Cisco Secure Access, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategies. * Develop network design documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation standards, and technical recommendations. * Participate in project planning, technical reviews, and solution validation. * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles. * Work closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of enterprise technologies. * Participate in occasional travel to company locations as required. ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [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) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [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) - [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) - [Blockchains: One Size doesn't Fit All](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/409-blockchains-one-size-doesn-t-fit-all) ## 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) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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