Network Architect

Frederick, MD, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Cisco Certifications
  • Network Engineering
  • Palo Alto
  • SD
  • WAN

Summary

Job Title: Network Architect (Co-location & Data Center)
Location: Frederick, MD(Onsite)
Duration: Long term contract

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect in designing and implementing network solutions for colocation and future Urbana Data Center initiatives. This is a consulting role focused on architecture, solutioning, and migration support.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design and architect network solutions across colo and multi-site environments
  • Lead colo migration activities, including DIA/Fiber connectivity across sites
  • Develop high-level and low-level network designs
  • Implement high-speed LAN (25G/100G) and WAN (10G+) connectivity
  • Ensure network performance, scalability, and security
  • Support integration with storage, virtualization, and telephony systems

Required Skills & Technologies

  • Cisco Nexus 9000 switches and enterprise routing
  • Palo Alto Firewalls (PA-3440 & 1420)
  • SD-WAN, VLANs, network segmentation
  • DIA/Fiber connectivity across multiple data centers

Experience with:

  • Pure Storage replication
  • VMware vMotion
  • Avaya / MS Teams telephony
  • Server platforms (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS preferred)

Experience & Qualifications

  • 10+ years in network engineering/architecture
  • Proven colocation (colo) migration experience
  • Strong hands-on expertise in multi-site network design

Certifications

  • Cisco CCIE (preferred/strongly desired)
  • Palo Alto certification (PCNSE or equivalent)
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  • Dice Id: 10434225
  • Position Id: 8990133
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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