Network Architect

Onsite role urgent client needs Network Architect

Network Architect Server Patch Automation, NetOps, Network Design, Infrastructure Automation

Bellevue, WA 98006 - Onsite

6 Months

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Develop high-level and low-level network architectures covering LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, data centers, firewall topology, and cloud interconnectivity.
Create scalable, redundant, and secure network designs aligned with business and security requirements.
Lead network modernization initiatives including automation, segmentation, cloud networking, and zero-trust network transformations.
Produce architecture documents: HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards.

Implementation & Engineering
Provide expert-level guidance for deployment of routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and load-balancing solutions.
Define migration strategies and lead complex cutover events with minimal business disruption.
Evaluate current network infrastructure and propose improvements based on performance, capacity, and reliability assessments.

Security & Compliance
Design secure network architecture that align with enterprise security policies and industry standards.
Work closely with security teams on firewall policies, segmentation strategies (VLAN, VRF, micro-segmentation), and network access controls.
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI, HIPAA (as applicable).

Cloud & Data Center Networking
Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) using VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or Cloud Interconnect.
Design data center networking architectures including leaf-spine, VXLAN/EVPN, SDN, and load-balancing.
Partner with storage, compute, and virtualization teams on end-to-end infrastructure design.

Technology Roadmaps & Strategy
Develop multi-year network strategy and modernization roadmaps.
Evaluate emerging technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, automation, observability, AI networking) and make recommendations.
Drive standardization, documentation, and governance of network technologies.

Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as the senior technical advisor across engineering, operations, security, and application teams.
Provide mentorship to engineers and operational teams.
Engage with vendors, partners, and executive stakeholders to communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs.

Required Qualifications
8 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.
Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN).
Deep understanding of firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, load balancers (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Check Point).
Experience with data center network technologies (Cisco Nexus, ACI, Arista, Juniper, SDN).
Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of SD-WAN architectures (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, Aruba EdgeConnect).
Familiarity with automation/orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and network observability platforms.
Strong documentation skills (Visio, Lucidchart, architecture playbooks).

Preferred Certifications
CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider)
AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Associate/Professional

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