Network Architect

Network Services Architect
Downtown Dallas (Hybrid)
Direct Hire
Base + Bonus + Full Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise strategy, roadmap, and architecture for network services across data centers, cloud environments, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Drive network modernization initiatives focused on scalability, resiliency, security, and operational efficiency.
• Standardize network connectivity and architecture across acquired companies and business units, including migration efforts toward Palo Alto SD-WAN solutions.
• Define enterprise standards and best practices related to:
  • Cloud networking
  • Network segmentation
  • Firewall architecture
  • WAN/SD-WAN connectivity
  • Voice and video infrastructure
  • Hybrid network design
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to strengthen enterprise networking capabilities and align infrastructure strategy with organizational growth initiatives.
• Provide overall guidance, architectural oversight, and leadership across multiple networking workstreams and operational tracks.
• Design and support enterprise network architectures across Azure, AWS, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Lead engineering efforts involving:
  • Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls
  • NetScaler / Citrix ADC
  • SIP trunking and VoIP technologies
  • Video conferencing platforms including Teams, Zoom, and Crestron
• Support cloud connectivity, routing, segmentation, security controls, and network optimization initiatives.
• Drive automation and orchestration initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Oversee lifecycle management activities including upgrades, patching, capacity planning, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, internal technology teams, and a large MSP organization supporting network engineering and operations.
• Provide oversight and governance for MSP-delivered architecture, engineering, operational support, and project execution activities.
• Manage the complexity of a large distributed engineering organization spanning both onshore and offshore resources.
• Review and approve network architecture standards, diagrams, configurations, and engineering designs produced by MSP teams.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, operational metrics, and overall service delivery performance.
• Partner with procurement and vendor management teams to evaluate emerging technologies and service providers.
• Ensure network designs and operational processes align with enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Partner closely with cybersecurity, audit, and risk teams to support secure infrastructure operations and audit readiness.
• Maintain governance processes related to:
  • Change management
  • Incident management
  • Problem management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Operational documentation
  • Runbooks
  • Network diagrams
  • Data flow documentation
  • Architecture documentation
  • Incident response documentation
  • RCA documentation
• Support production incident response activities and operational troubleshooting efforts.
• Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, security, application, and operations teams to support enterprise initiatives.
• Provide executive-level reporting, strategic recommendations, and modernization guidance to leadership teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert for enterprise networking technologies, trends, and operational best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, scalability, customer satisfaction, and operational maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of enterprise networking engineering and architecture experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within large enterprise environments.
• Strong experience operating within complex MSP-supported delivery organizations.
• Deep expertise with:
  • Enterprise networking
  • Data center networking
  • Azure and AWS networking
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Fortinet firewalls
  • SD-WAN technologies
  • NetScaler / Citrix ADC
  • SIP / VoIP infrastructure
  • Video conferencing platforms
• Strong understanding of network security, resiliency, and hybrid infrastructure design.
• Experience supporting production operations, incident response, and change management processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, high-demand enterprise environments.
• Experience within financial services, banking, insurance, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading SD-WAN standardization or enterprise network modernization initiatives.
• Strong Azure networking experience preferred.
• One or more of the following certifications strongly preferred:
  • CCNP
  • CCIE
  • CCDE
  • CCAr
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Azure Network Engineer Associate certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with ITIL operational processes and enterprise governance frameworks.

Estimated Min Rate: $165000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $185000.00


What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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