Network Security Technical Architect

Job Title: Network Security Technical Architect
Location:  Los Angeles, CA (Onsite/Remote)
Duration:  6-12+ Months Contract  
 

** W2-Visa-independent candidates required **

Job Summary:

Candidate must have Vendor Management , SLA Governance, Program and Risk Management experience along with:

Identity & Access Control: Cisco ISE

Network Security: Cisco and Fortinet security platforms

Wi Fi Architecture: Cisco wireless design, optimization, and troubleshooting

 
Technical Architect – Key Responsibilities & Competencies:

The Technical Architect will lead the end-to-end technical architecture across Wide Area Network, Venue LAN/WLAN, Cabling, Network Equipment, and Fixed Telephony services to deliver a fully integrated, resilient, secure, and scalable telecommunications ecosystem. This includes defining and governing HLD/LLD designs, ensuring alignment with architectural principles (high availability, redundancy, security, flexibility, standardization), and maintaining coherence across all service packages and venue environments. The role oversees WAN backbone connectivity, in-venue network infrastructure, hardware and equipment standards, and cloud-based IP telephony solutions to ensure seamless interoperability across all layers of the Network.

Core Focus Areas:

Architectural Decision-Making Ability to balance architectural integrity with delivery pressures, make informed tradeoffs, and uphold standards across L2/L3 networking, redundancy models, and equipment design.
Technical-to-Business Translation Skilled at simplifying complex network concepts and articulating business impact (cost, risk, uptime, operational continuity).
Vendor Management & SLA Governance Ability to manage challenging vendors, enforce SLAs using data and structured escalation, and operate effectively in complex multi-vendor ecosystems.
Program & Risk Management Experience with governance models (QBRs, scorecards), contract structures, and early risk detection for large, multi-year network transformation programs.
Customer-Facing Leadership Strong executive presence with the ability to manage expectations, communicate risks, and maintain transparency in high-stakes customer environments.
Handling Customer Pressure Ability to uphold technical and security standards while navigating customer demands and negotiating design decisions.
 
Candidates with strong capabilities in the following areas should be prioritized:

Identity & Access Control: Cisco ISE
Network Security: Cisco and Fortinet security platforms
Wi‑Fi Architecture: Cisco wireless design, optimization, and troubleshooting
 
Experience Requirements:

10–15+ years of experience in telecom/network architecture
Large-scale event, stadium, or multi-site deployment experience strongly preferred
Strong background in network design, infrastructure, and service integration
Experience operating in complex, multi-vendor environments
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility program