Job#: 3034949 Job Description: Network Architect
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and lead scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions for large-scale retail and store environments. This role is responsible for the architecture across LAN, WAN, Store Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, 5G, and IoT connectivity. The position focuses on enabling modern and future-ready store networks within a large, distributed enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect end-to-end store network solutions, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and 5G.
- Lead SD-WAN architecture and migration efforts with a focus on Cisco technologies.
- Design and develop reference architectures and standards for large-scale deployments.
- Support 'Store of the Future' initiatives through the integration of IoT devices.
- Partner with security teams to implement Zero Trust principles and network segmentation.
- Collaborate with store technology, cloud, infrastructure, and product teams.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
- Support high-severity incident escalations and lead root cause analysis.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of experience in network architecture and design, specifically within large-scale distributed networks (hundreds to thousands of sites).
Technical Skills:- Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi (Store/Branch), and SD-WAN.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies is required.
- Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and QoS.
- Strong background in network security architecture, including firewalls, segmentation, and VPNs/DNS security.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud-managed networking, such as Cisco Meraki.
- Knowledge of 5G/LTE and IoT connectivity solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Experience with automation tools such as Python, APIs, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP).
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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