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Network Engineer / Architect
REMOTE
12+ Month Contract
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
* Develop high-level and low-level network architectures covering LAN, WAN,
SD-WAN, WLAN, data centers, firewall topology, and cloud interconnectivity.
* Create scalable, redundant, and secure network designs aligned with business and
security requirements.
* Lead network modernization initiatives including automation, segmentation, cloud
networking, and zero-trust network transformations.
* Produce architecture documents: HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards.
Implementation & Engineering
* Provide expert-level guidance for deployment of routing, switching, wireless,
firewalls, and load-balancing solutions.
* Define migration strategies and lead complex cutover events with minimal business
disruption.
* Evaluate current network infrastructure and propose improvements based on
performance, capacity, and reliability assessments.
Security & Compliance
* Design secure network architecture that align with enterprise security policies and
industry standards.
* Work closely with security teams on firewall policies, segmentation strategies
(VLAN, VRF, micro-segmentation), and network access controls.
* Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI, HIPAA (as
applicable).
Cloud & Data Center Networking
* Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) using VPN, Direct
Connect, ExpressRoute, or Cloud Interconnect.
* Design data center networking architectures including leaf-spine, VXLAN/EVPN,
SDN, and load-balancing.
* Partner with storage, compute, and virtualization teams on end-to-end
infrastructure design.
Technology Roadmaps & Strategy
* Develop multi-year network strategy and modernization roadmaps.
* Evaluate emerging technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, automation, observability, AI
networking) and make recommendations.
* Drive standardization, documentation, and governance of network technologies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
* Act as the senior technical advisor across engineering, operations, security, and
application teams.
* Provide mentorship to engineers and operational teams.
* Engage with vendors, partners, and executive stakeholders to communicate
architecture decisions and trade-offs.
Required Qualifications
* 8–12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.
* Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS,
VXLAN, EVPN).
* Deep understanding of firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, load balancers (Palo Alto, Cisco,
Fortinet, F5, Check Point).
* Experience with data center network technologies (Cisco Nexus, ACI, Arista,
Juniper, SDN).
* Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
* Knowledge of SD-WAN architectures (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware VeloCloud,
Aruba EdgeConnect).
* Familiarity with automation/orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and network
observability platforms.
* Strong documentation skills (Visio, Lucidchart, architecture playbooks).
Preferred Certifications
* CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider)
* AWS/Azure Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
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