Network Architect

Select Minds LLC

Dallas, TX, United States

24 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

8 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.wayup.com

Tech stack

Wireless LAN Border Gateway Protocol Computer Networks Data Centers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) IPv4 IPv6 Intrusion Detection Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems

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Network Security Network Layer Multicasting NetFlow Routing Network Service Network Administration Network Virtualization Network Protocols Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Web Application Security Security Information and Event Management TCP/IP Software Vulnerability Management Wide Area Networks Wireless Access Point Computer Networking Systems Computer Network Operations F5 GTM Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Wireless Technologies Fortinet Routing & Switching Network Optimization

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of large-scale enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across datacenter networking, routing and switching, wireless technologies, security, SDN/SD-WAN, and Aruba networking solutions. This role requires strong hands-on architectural experience supporting complex enterprise and global network environments. Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure
Architect and manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments
Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, and global network operations
Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking environments
Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and vulnerability remediation
Implement and support Aruba wireless and network management solutions
Monitor and optimize network performance, QoS, NetFlow, IDS/IPS, and traffic management
Support IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for enterprise network initiatives
Ensure network scalability, redundancy, availability, and security best practices, + Routing & Switching
Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture
WAN Infrastructure
SDN / SD-WAN
Virtual Networking
NAT & ACLs
Structured Cabling
Global Network Operations Security & Network Services
F5 GTM/LTM
VPN
SSH
Proxy
IDS/IPS
NetFlow
QoS
Web Security
Device Hardening
Vulnerability Management
IPSec
SIEM Wireless Technologies
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless LAN Design & Support Aruba / HP Technologies
Aruba Controllers
Aruba AirWave
Aruba Central
Aruba ClearPass
Aruba Access Points (APs) Additional Requirements

Requirements

Networking & Protocols

Strong expertise in:
TCP/IP
BGP
OSPF
MPLS
Multicast
RIP
DNS
DHCP +, IPAM, + Strong experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments
Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills
Ability to support enterprise-scale production environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Required Overall Experience 12+ years of overall IT Infrastructure and Networking experience 8+ years of hands-on enterprise network architecture and engineering experience Strong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environments Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and security solutions Preferred Qualifications
Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience
Certifications such as:
CCNP / CCIE
Aruba Certified Professional/Expert
Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications
Experience supporting large global enterprise environments