Network Architect

Plano, TX, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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Contract W2
Contract Independent
24 Months
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Network
  • CISCO
  • Architect
  • CCNA

Summary

Role: Senior Network Architect

Location: Hybrid; Plano, Texas

 

Job Description


Technical Environment

The Senior Network Architect should have strong experience across multiple areas of enterprise networking, including:

LAN & Campus Networking

  • Cisco ACI
  • Cisco SDA
  • Enterprise routing and switching

WAN & Connectivity

  • MPLS
  • WAN redundancy and diversity
  • High-availability and resilient network designs

Wireless Networking

  • Large-scale enterprise Wi-Fi environments
  • Manufacturing and industrial wireless deployments

Network Security

  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls
  • Zscaler
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
  • Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)

Additional Technologies

  • Private cellular networks
  • Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
  • Two-way radio communication systems
  • Network automation and analytics platforms
  • Cloud-connected and cloud-adjacent networking services

Experience with equivalent enterprise networking technologies and platforms will also be considered.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and/or network architecture.
  • Strong technical knowledge across LAN, WAN, wireless, network security, and cloud-connected networking environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to design secure, scalable, highly available, and resilient network solutions.
  • Experience developing enterprise network architecture standards, design principles, and technical guidelines.
  • Experience participating in or leading RFP and technology evaluation processes.
  • Ability to assess and compare technology solutions and provide well-supported recommendations.
  • Experience presenting technical strategies and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Experience working with and managing relationships with technology vendors and external suppliers.
  • Ability to provide architectural leadership and technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in large, distributed enterprise or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, MPLS, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler.
  • Knowledge of network automation, AI-enabled networking, and analytics platforms.
  • Experience with technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Cisco ThousandEyes, or similar tools.
  • Hands-on experience supporting enterprise network transformation or large-scale migration projects.
  • Experience developing long-term network modernization strategies and technology roadmaps.
  • Advanced networking or security certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications.

Regards
Sachin Agarwal

 

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  • Dice Id: 10167987
  • Position Id: 142863-703-1790716183
  • Posted 1 day ago
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