Network Security Architect Fully Remote W2 role

• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Leading client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops.
• Providing strategic guidance on network modernization, cloud migration, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to assist clients with defining migration paths from current/legacy infrastructure to proposed next generation solutions
• Including evaluating existing infrastructure and developing strategies for optimizing it.

1. Implementation & Oversight * Overseeing network deployments and upgrades, often across multiple sites. * Development of implementation planning/execution documentation * Oversight/IV&V of installation efforts to ensure quality and adherence to standards * Ensuring proper configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems (likely Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ciena). * Development of configuration standards and tooling to permit staff resources to execute implementations efficiently * Developing processes for conducting site surveys and planning for future installations. 4. Troubleshooting & Optimization * Serving as the escalation point for complex network issues. * Performing root cause analysis and recommending long-term fixes. * Monitoring performance and proactively tuning systems. * Development of troubleshooting guidelines/Knowledge base articles to support operational staff

2. Documentation & Standards * Creating and maintaining detailed network diagrams and documentation. * Ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies. * Participating in change control and risk assessments. * Development of processes and procedures used by provisioning staff for service installment/decommissioning.

3. Travel & Field Work * Traveling to client sites for assessments, implementations, and troubleshooting. * Working with public sector clients for requirements gathering and workshops

4. Leadership & Mentorship * Mentoring junior engineers and architects. * Leading cross-functional teams during large-scale deployments.

1. Network Design & Architecture ***MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (and it must be on resume) * Leading the design of complex LAN/WAN/WLAN architectures. * Concentration on WAN technologies preferred * DWDM/OTN * MPLS/Segment Routing (L3VPN, NG-MVPN, EVPN, PWE3, ISIS, OSPF, MP-BGP) * ISP routing (multi-peered BGP with both transit and targeted service network integrations) * Metro-Ethernet * Experience in OT (operational technology) environments * Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions tailored to client needs. * Ability to evaluate potential solutions and determine best options from an operational and provisioning perspective. * Evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into client environments. * Ability to understand emerging technologies and leverage/adapt trends to meet client requirements

Depends on Experience