Network Architect

Overview

Remote
$65 - $75
Contract - W2

Skills

Azure Networking
Equinix
NetBond
ExpressRoute
Cisco Routing
Cisco Switching
Enterprise Networks
Fortinet Firewalls
Fortinet VPN
Fortinet Security
Riverbed WAN Optimization
Performance Management
Hybrid Cloud Network Architecture
Network Design
Network Documentation
Technical Documentation
Communication Skills
Collaboration Skills
Technical Stakeholders
Executive Stakeholders
Strategic Thinking
Hands-On Technical Depth

Job Details

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to join our network team! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leading software company. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with employment opportunities. We are hiring a Network Architect for a contract role. Interested? Get more details below!

  • Contract Duration: 6+ months with potential extension
  • Worksite Location: Remote (Central or Eastern Time Zone preferred; Midwest or East Coast ideal)
  • Compensation: $65.00-$75.00 per hour
What you ll do as the Network Architect:
  • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current enterprise network, including on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments
  • Develop a future-state network architecture roadmap aligned with business and technology goals
  • Establish network standards, policies, and best practices for modernization and scalability
  • Deliver detailed network documentation, including current-state diagrams, inventories, and dependencies
  • Create high-level architectural abstracts to illustrate the evolution path from current to future state
  • Provide architectural guidance on Azure networking with a focus on Equinix, NetBond, and ExpressRoute integrations
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure resilience, compliance, and security alignment
  • Support knowledge transfer and mentor internal team members on best practices
What you need to be a Network Architect:
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture roles
  • Proven expertise in Azure networking, especially Equinix, NetBond, and ExpressRoute
  • Strong background with Cisco (routing/switching, enterprise networks), Fortinet (firewalls, VPN, security), and Riverbed (WAN optimization, performance management)
  • Experience designing and documenting hybrid cloud network architectures
  • Strong ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth


As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:

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