Network Architect

Date Posted: 05/27/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 483264

Industry: Government

Job Title: Network Architect

Job Location: Lawrenceville, GA, USA, 30046

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM); up to 40 hours/week

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Estimated Duration (In months): 14

Min Hourly Rate($): 51.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 57.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Cisco, Firewall, Intrusion Detection, LAN, Network Administrator, Network Architecture, Network Design, Network Fundamentals, Palo Alto, WAN, Wireshark

Job Description
***Only qualified Network Architect candidates located near Lawrenceville GA will be considered, as the position requires onsite presence.***

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's degree preferred

Preferred Certification:
Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) preferred.

Required Experience:
Experience in supporting and designing local and wide area networks in a medium to large network environment. (10+ Years)
Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures in enterprise environments.
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs.
Experience with network hardware and software, such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, and Arista.
Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewall configuration, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention.
Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools, such as Wireshark, Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:
Proven experience working as a Network Architect or in a similar role. (10 years)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Network Architect to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our organization''s network infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security. As an IT Network Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic network solutions that support business objectives and drive growth.
This position requires skills designing local and wide area networks including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, etc. in a large LAN/WAN environment. The duties associated with this position include identifying and designing best of breed solutions to support business needs within budget constraints. The duties associated with this position include LAN/WAN design, datacenter network design, security design based on audit requirements.

Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization''s network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN technologies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define network architecture objectives.
Design end-to-end network solutions that align with business needs and support future expansion.
Create detailed network architecture diagrams, documentation, and specifications to communicate design plans and implementation strategies.
Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and protocols to enhance performance, reliability, and security.
Lead the implementation and configuration of network components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Design and implement network security measures, including access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Conduct regular network performance monitoring and optimization activities to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues and challenges.
Stay abreast of emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).