Network Architect

Solutions Engineer (Network Solutions Architect)

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to join a team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. This is a project-focused engineering role responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance networking solutions across the enterprise, particularly within low-latency financial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement enterprise-wide network initiatives.
• Design and support Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Internet, Intranet, and other data communication systems.
• Analyze business requirements and develop technical network solutions.
• Create and maintain network architecture, design documentation, and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain regulatory compliance documentation.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests and ensure network compliance.
• Provide Level 3 engineering support for complex network infrastructure issues.
• Develop operational readiness plans, test procedures, and implementation strategies.
• Ensure production networks adhere to architectural, security, and industry best practices.
• Review engineering designs to ensure consistency across network teams.
• Identify network risks and manage remediation plans.
• Collaborate closely with Network Engineering and Operations teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry trends.

Required Technical SkillsNetworking

• Strong expertise in Multicast Routing Protocols and multicast methodologies within enterprise environments.
• Experience with low-latency network infrastructures.
• Advanced knowledge of:
• LAN/WAN technologies
• TCP/IP
• Routing & Switching
• Enterprise networking
• Comprehensive understanding of the OSI Model.
• Hands-on experience with MPLS, VRF, and Multicast VPN (MVPN).
• Experience with Optical Networks, including DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing).
• Understanding of network monitoring strategies and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.

Operating Systems

• Working knowledge of:
• Linux
• Windows
• Understanding of operating system interaction with network components.

Automation & Scripting

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Python
• Perl
• TCL

Required Experience

• 6+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise network solutions.
• Experience supporting multi-vendor networking environments.
• Strong technical documentation and architecture documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in regulated, mission-critical, or high-availability environments is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• JNCIP certification preferred.