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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Shiro Technologies
- **Location:** Vacaville, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Cisco PIX, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Session Initiation Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Wireless Networks, Enterprise Data Management, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Nx-os, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Data Center Networking, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, Routing & Switching, Route53, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Prisma Cloud Platform, SSL VPN
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0f4d1c73-a1c6-4965-bf56-3cbbed769d95

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, Data Center technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Cisco Networking, Network Security, and Automation. This role requires a highly skilled professional who can immediately contribute to complex infrastructure projects and provide technical leadership., 10+ years of enterprise networking experience

Strong expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Cloud, Cloudflare, Cisco ASA

Extensive experience with F5 LTM, GTM, WAF, and AWS ELB

Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud (EC2, ELB, RDS, S3, Route53, VPC, CloudFormation, Transit Gateway, SSM)

Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K, Cisco Routers and Switches

Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPC, QoS, STP, ARP

Experience with Forcepoint security solutions

Expertise in VPNs, Network Security, ACLs, Firewalls, IPSec, SSL VPN

Experience with Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, or Python for network automation

Experience with enterprise Data Center infrastructure

Knowledge of Wireless Networks, VoIP, SIP Trunking, Microsoft Teams PBX

Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS Solutions Architect Certification

CCNP Certification (Required)

CCIE (Routing & Switching or Data Center) is a strong plus

Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

## Description

Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.

Lead network architecture and deployment projects.

Review and improve network security and infrastructure.

Manage cloud and data center networking solutions.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.

Perform network performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise solutions.

Support mission-critical production environments and participate in on-call support.


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