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Job Title: Network Architect
Duration: Full-Time | Immediate Start
Top 3 Required Skills:
Network Design & Architecture Experience
Hands-on with Palo Alto Networks, including PCNSE certification
Experience with SD-WAN Silver Peak
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect with strong expertise in designing and maintaining complex network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience in enterprise networking, security, and architecture with a strong focus on Palo Alto, SD-WAN (Silver Peak), and a wide range of network technologies and protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect enterprise-grade network solutions.
Hands-on configuration and administration of Palo Alto firewalls (PCNSE preferred).
Establish and troubleshoot VPN tunnels and client firewall policies.
Manage and support 3rd-party network connectivity and security infrastructure.
Install and configure Cisco Routers, Switches, WLCs, and Access Points.
Configure dynamic routing protocols (RIP, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF).
Handle commissioning and decommissioning of network components.
Plan, schedule, and execute network hardware/software upgrades.
Maintain network documentation and create/update diagrams in Visio.
Collaborate with vendors on new and existing implementations.
Manage service requests, change management, and network restoration.
Flexibility to work evenings/weekends for critical deployments.
Required Skills & Technologies:
Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE Certification preferred)
SD-WAN Silver Peak
Cisco Routers, Switches, WLCs
Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP
Firewall, VPN, and Load Balancers:
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Network Infrastructure focus)
Other Tools/Platforms: CUCM, NICE, Genesys, Avaya, HP, Juniper, Arista
Contact Center Technologies: NICE, Genesys, Avaya
Network Design & Documentation: Microsoft Visio
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