Network Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: Network Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Cary, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have.

• Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including routing, switching, WAN, LAN, and data center networking.
• Strong hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud and multi-cloud network architectures.
• Solid understanding of network security architecture and security integration.
• Proficiency with network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPSec, and VPNs.
• Experience with high-availability, disaster recovery, and large-scale enterprise networks.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale network transformation programs.
• Strong documentation, solution design, and presentation skills.

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Experience working in complex enterprise or service provider environments.

• Define and own enterprise network architecture standards, blueprints, and roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient network designs.
• Lead network modernization initiatives, including legacy network transformation.
• Ensure architectural alignment with cloud, security, and enterprise IT strategies.
• Design and implement end-to-end network solutions across campus, WAN, and data center networks.
• Design and support SD-WAN and SASE architectures.
• Design hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Oversee proofs-of-concept, pilot programs, and full-scale deployments.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation and migration activities.
• Validate designs for performance, availability, security, and operational readiness.
• Integrate network and security architectures, including Zero Trust principles, firewalls, secure gateways, network segmentation, and identity-based access controls.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Act as a customer-facing technical advisor and subject matter expert.
• Lead architecture discussions with customers, executives, and senior IT stakeholders.
• Present and defend technical designs, trade-offs, and transformation strategies.
• Support pre-sales activities and solution workshops as needed.
• Establish and enforce network architecture best practices and design governance.
• Review and approve network designs created by engineering teams.
• Mentor network engineers and junior architects.
• Stay current with emerging networking and cloud technologies.

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform networking services.
• Familiarity with SASE and Zero Trust architectures.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, Azure Networking, AWS Networking, or TOGAF.
• Experience supporting regulated or security-sensitive environments.

• Strategic and systems-level thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business outcomes.
• Leadership mindset with a consultative approach.