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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Google Cloud, Juniper, Fortinet, Cloud Migration, Open Network Automation Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/80e92c66-deae-4641-ba53-a9b3f8b237e5

## About the Role

* 7+ years of enterprise networking experience
 * 3+ years of experience in a Network Architect or similar leadership role
 * Strong expertise in network security, architecture, and design
 * Experience with Arista, Cisco, Juniper, and/or Fortinet environments
 * Cloud networking experience in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Oracle Cloud
 * Experience with automation, infrastructure modernization, and governance
 * Strong understanding of network resiliency, scalability, and performance
 * Experience mentoring junior engineers
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

## Description

Kforce is partnering with a leading enterprise organization in Pittsburgh, PA that is seeking a Network Architect to drive network modernization, cloud transformation, security, and automation initiatives. This is a highly visible opportunity to shape the future state architecture of a large enterprise network environment while leading cloud and infrastructure transformation efforts. This role is hybrid - 3 days a week onsite., * Design and architect secure, scalable enterprise network solutions

 * Lead cloud networking and data center transformation projects
 * Drive network security, resiliency, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives
 * Implement network automation and orchestration capabilities
 * Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
 * Partner with business and IT stakeholders on strategic initiatives


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