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# Network Architect - High Impact Projects

- **Company:** EXOS, LLC
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Protocol Stack, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Google Cloud, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Terraform, GXP, Cisco
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-architect-high-impact-projects-indianapolis-in--2ca27e74-b719-4ea4-8814-0790034e2387

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, IP (Internet Protocol), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Network Architecture/Engineering, Wide Area Network (WAN), Cloud Computing, Project Lifecycle, Applications Security, Technical Delivery, Network Security, * 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including 3+ years in an architect or senior design role

 * Broad, hands-on experience across multiple network domains: campus/LAN, WAN/SD-WAN, wireless, data center, network security, and application delivery
 * Strong experience with Cisco and Juniper routing and switching, Cisco SD-WAN, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
 * Working knowledge of F5, Cisco Secure Workload, Cisco Wireless, and Infoblox
 * Experience with public cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP
 * Proven track record leading hardware and software lifecycle refreshes or large network migration projects
 * Strong communication skills and the ability to work with project managers, engineers, and business stakeholders, * CCIE, CCNP, JNCIP, or PCNSE certifications
 * Experience with NetBrain and NetBox
 * Automation experience using Python, Ansible, or Terraform
 * Experience in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated (GxP) environment
 * ITIL Foundation or familiarity with structured change management

## Description

Our client is seeking two versatile, senior Network Architects to lead high-impact projects and lifecycle management (LCM) efforts across the global network of a leading pharmaceutical company. Working as one of a pair of architects who together cover the full network stack, you will bring broad, hands-on experience across campus, WAN, application delivery, security, cloud, and core IP to plan and deliver priority initiatives and keep the environment current, supported, and secure., * Lead architecture and technical delivery for high-priority network projects across campus access, WAN edge, application delivery, network security, cloud, core IP, and network tools.

 * Drive lifecycle management programs, including identifying end-of-life and end-of-support hardware and software and planning refresh and upgrade efforts.
 * Design solutions spanning Cisco and Juniper switching, Cisco Wireless, Cisco SD-WAN, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, F5, and Cisco Secure Workload.
 * Support cloud and core IP initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including Infoblox DDI.
 * Use network tools such as NetBrain and NetBox to assess the current state, validate designs, and keep documentation and source-of-truth data accurate.
 * Develop high- and low-level designs, migration plans, risk assessments, and implementation runbooks.
 * Partner with project managers, domain architects, and operations teams to plan changes and deliver projects on schedule with minimal disruption.
 * Coordinate with the second LCM architect to divide coverage across technology domains and provide backup for each other.