Cisco Network Architect

Overview

Hybrid
$80 - $90
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

Cisco
Cisco Certifications
F5
Firewall
Network
DHCP
DNA
DNS
ISE
LAN
Routing
WAN
Switches
Wireless Networking
Wireless Communication
Virtual Private Network

Job Details

Title: Cisco Network Architect
Locations: Dallas, TX - Hybrid

Duration: 6+ Months

Local candidates (Preferred)

 

There is 30 min AI video call mandatory as screening process. Only self-takers are allowed due to AI enabled video screening. Please ask candidate if he/she is comfortable to take AI test.

 

Client's requirements: they need someone with skills in DNA and ACI as well as the ability to implement plans they create. Do not submit candidates who are from operations side. Please do not submit operations side experience candidates.

Job Description Sr. Cisco Network Architect

We are seeking a Sr. Cisco Network Architect to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise network infrastructure. This role oversees complex LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, ensuring optimized performance, scalability, security, and alignment with business needs. The Architect will coordinate technology selection, vendor management, and documentation of network solutions across legacy and SDA environments.

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead network strategy, design, implementation, and optimization of LAN, WAN, wireless, firewalls, load balancers, DNS/DHCP, and VPNs.
  • Serve as a hands-on technical expert and advisor to executive leadership on infrastructure planning.
  • Define standards, best practices, and documentation for enterprise network solutions.
  • Evaluate and select vendors, procure equipment, and manage subcontractors.
  • Install, configure, and maintain network equipment; manage upgrades, patches, and performance monitoring.
  • Design and deploy legacy and SDA networks (DNA, ACI) and integrate Cisco Client policies for NAC.
  • Lead complex technical design discussions, troubleshoot advanced routing issues, and optimize large-scale networks.
  • Stay current with networking and cybersecurity trends and deploy best practices across the organization.

 

Required Experience & Skills

  • 10+ years in enterprise network design, implementation, and support.
  • Strong Cisco expertise: routing/switching, firewalls (NGFW), wireless, DNA, ACI, Cisco Client/NAC.
  • Experience with F5 load balancers, Infoblox (DNS/DHCP), AAA/Radius, and complex network environments.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical discussions and optimize network performance.

 

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
  • CCDP or CCNP (Routing & Switching, Data Center, or Wireless) mandatory
  • Cisco DNA, ISE, ACI, and NAC expertise preferred.
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