Network Architect

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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