Sr. Network Architect
TekDallas
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Job Details
Skills
- Network Architecture
- Enterprise Networking
- Cisco ACI
- Cisco SDA
- LAN
- WAN
- MPLS
- Routing & Switching
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/SASE)
- Network Security
- Enterprise Wi-Fi
- SD-WAN
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- VPN
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- NAC
- Cisco ThousandEyes
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Network Automation
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Vendor Management
- RFP
- Network Design
- Infrastructure Modernization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- CCNP
- CCIE
Summary
Job Title: Sr. Network Architect
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid – 2 Days/Week)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Employment Type: W2 Only (Independent Candidates)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Network Architect with 10+ years of enterprise networking experience to lead architecture, modernization, and strategic network initiatives in a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in designing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions while collaborating with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of Enterprise Network Engineering/Architecture experience
- Strong experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, Routing & Switching
- Expertise in LAN, WAN, MPLS, SDN, Network Design
- Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
- Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, SASE)
- Enterprise Wireless (Wi-Fi) architecture and deployment
- Network Security and Secure Access technologies
- Experience with cloud-connected enterprise networking
- Strong understanding of High Availability, Redundancy, and Disaster Recovery
- Experience with vendor evaluations, RFPs, and technology roadmaps
- Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar
- Familiarity with Cisco ThousandEyes or network analytics platforms
Preferred Skills
- Manufacturing network architecture experience
- Private Cellular, DAS, and Two-Way Radio knowledge
- Experience leading enterprise network transformation initiatives
- CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications
Soft Skills / Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience
- Ability to present architectural solutions to senior leadership
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong documentation and presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and decision-making abilities
- Dice Id: 91162571
- Position Id: 9026752
- Posted 1 hour ago
Company Info
About TekDallas
TekDallas offers outsourced product development, managed services solutions and business process management to organizations seeking higher operational effectiveness, greater flexibility, and cost savings.
We help create a virtual extension of our clients’ enterprise with an operational framework which is simple, flexible and resilient.
TekDallas enables its clients to extend current capabilities and build value-added services by providing global access to resources and diverse skill sets, including best practices in multiple processes and technology domains. Our services are designed to aid businesses improve their operational efficiencies, performance and reduce costs.
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