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# Network Architect

- **Company:** NTT
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), LTE (Telecommunication), IEEE 802.1Q, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Wireless LAN, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Apache CloudStack, Complex Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Perl (Programming Language), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private LAN Services, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, IP Address Management, Multi-protocol Systems, Internet Service Provider, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Layer, Netconf, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OpenStack, Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Web Application Security, Single Sign-On, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Private Cloud Environment, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control, Cisco
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e5e8f3c7-864d-4583-9a52-e8d572cb03a2/senior-network-architect-network-operations

## About the Role

* A minimum of seven years of experience as a network engineer, with strong hands-on network, security, and application troubleshooting experience
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 * Detailed hands-on technical experience in the operational support of SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, Switch, Wireless, VoIP, NAC, DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management, and Cloud-based solutions
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 * Experience in supporting advanced MPLS technologies including L3VPN, L2VPN, and VPLS as well as Internet based WAN connectivity solutions including DIA, Broadband, Fixed Wireless, 4G/LTE/5G, and Satellite
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 * Experience managing leading network and security products including Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Silverpeak, Palo Alto, Arista, and Fortinet
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 * Experience in Juniper MX and QFX series routers and switches, Cisco Nexus Switches particularly within large-scale MPLS backbone network environments
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 * Expert level knowledge of IP networking routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
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 * Strong understanding of network layer technologies and controls, including routing, segmentation, virtualization, and traffic engineering
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 * Expertise in Layer 2 technologies, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/rSTP), Link Aggregation (Port Channels, LAG/LACP), 802.1Q VLAN tagging, and 802.1p CoS/QoS for performance and reliability optimization.
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 * Experience with deployment and management of cloud infrastructure including AWS, MS Azure, OpenStack, CloudStack, Netskope, Prisma, Zscaler, and Virtual Private Cloud
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 * Experience managing SASE/SSE components including SDWAN, Cloud Firewall, Secure Web Gateway, Cloud Access Security Broker, Zero Trust Network Access, and DNS Security.
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 * Some experience with deployment and management of Firewall/IDS/IPS solutions including Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, and Checkpoint
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 * Experience with IPSec, secure network connectivity solutions, VPN technologies such as site-to-site and remote access, load-balancing, and network access control technologies
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 * Experience with zero trust setups and AAA/TACACS frameworks such as segmentation, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and AD integration
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 * Ability to perform remote packet captures and packet capture analysis
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 * Experience with network automation frameworks, API programmability including REST, RESTCONF, and NETCONF
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 * Knowledge of automation and scripting languages such as Python and Perl
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 * Ability to engage in technical discussions with Enterprise customer network and security architects
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 * Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or CCVP
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 * Passionate about Customer support
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 * Familiarity with enterprise security controls and security best practices
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 * Track record of getting things done quickly and with quality
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 * Travel to Customer locations
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 * Prior experience working on global teams that provide 24x7 support to customers
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 * Ability to work effectively with customers, senior management, staff, and vendors
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 * Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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## Description

NTT is hiring an energetic Senior Network Architect to join our Global Operations Center. Our Network Architects are responsible for managing the network infrastructure for large Enterprise companies. This Network Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for planning, design, policy management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of network events. Performs complex troubleshooting, resolution, and root cause analysis for network and cloud connectivity challenges. This Senior Architect will work within a team of network engineers, security engineers, voice engineers, automation engineers, and suppliers to support NTT Global Network's Customers., n
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 * Responsible managing and securing large Enterprise networks including the planning, design, and operation of corporate Enterprise SDWAN, WAN, LAN, Wireless, VoIP, and Cloud services
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 * Provide Customer support with monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution of network and cloud functionality issues
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 * Provide consulting to enterprise customer Architects and CIOs for IT network design, architecture, and compliance
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 * Manages complex network issues including high-impact incidents, service outages, chronic problems, and changes on circuit underlay, SD-WAN overlay, LAN, WLAN, NAC, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and Cloud based network services
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 * Serve as escalation point with underlay ISPs and network vendors for complex network issues including incidents, service outages, maintenances, chronic problems, and changes
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 * Perform complex changes and maintenances on Enterprise infrastructure and NTT Backbone network
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 * Lead customer infrastructure optimization efforts including security hardening, code management, vulnerability management, configuration remediation, and standardization
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 * Perform configuration and code updates across WLAN, LAN, SD-WAN, NAC, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, SASE, SSE, and Cloud-based network services
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 * Implement network and security technology projects including design, proof of concept testing, and configuration for enterprise customers
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 * Perform on-premises WLAN, LAN, SD-WAN network infrastructure and SASE design reviews, develop detailed health assessments, remediation deployment plans, and remediation.
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 * Design and implement AI-driven automation to proactively identify performance issues, optimize routing, and reduce manual intervention across edge and cloud environments
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