Network Architect

Job Title: Senior Technology Specialist (Network Architect)

Location: 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA (Remote)

Duration: 12+ Months

Work Hours: 5:00 AM 2:00 PM PST (Monday Friday)

Project Overview

• Network Architecture & Engineering
• Design, implement, and support enterprise-scale network solutions across on-prem and cloud environments
• Lead architecture and deployment of modern networking technologies including SDN, SD-WAN, and NFV
• Manage and optimize routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Cloud & Investment Systems Support
• Support INVO cloud platforms including BlackRock Aladdin, Bloomberg, Charles River, and State Street
• Participate in cloud migration initiatives and design future-ready solutions
• Ensure performance monitoring, issue resolution, and system optimization
• Network Operations & L3 Support
• Provide Level III support for complex network issues and critical incidents
• Manage and maintain:
• Firewalls (Cisco FTD/Firepower)
• Load balancers (F5)
• IP management (Infoblox)
• VPNs (Site-to-Site)
• Wireless networks and secure access systems
• Monitoring & Automation
• Implement and manage monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Cacti
• Ensure automated failover and high availability across network infrastructure
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Security & Access Control
• Work with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for authentication and port security
• Manage access control systems and device authentication
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
• Maintain detailed documentation including:
• Incident reports
• Network designs
• Test cases and outcomes
• Conduct regular knowledge transfer sessions, cross-training, and documentation handover

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Degree copy required)
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise network architectures
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Software Defined Access (SDA)
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Strong expertise in:
• TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS
• VPNs, Firewalls, Load Balancers
• Routers and Switching technologies

Certifications (Mandatory)

• Candidates must hold and provide valid certifications such as:
• CCNA / CCNP / CCIE / CCDE
• PCNSE
• NSE9
• JNCDA / JNCDS-DC

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in financial/investment domain environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with Cisco DNAC (DNA Center)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Additional Requirements
• Candidates must provide project-based examples demonstrating:
• Network architecture design
• Implementation challenges and solutions
• Key achievements and outcomes