Network Architect

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 day((s))

Skills

Enterprise Architecture
Automation
disaster recovery
business continuity
infrastructure management
cloud computing
Scheduling
Governance
Security Policies
Microsoft Azure
Immigration
Network segmentation
Network Architecture
Amazon Web Services
routing
information technology
Cyber Security
Health and Human Services
Outsourcing
Administrative Operations
Subcontractors Relationship Management
Safety Principles
Software Engineering
Business Planning
Success Driven Person
Information Systems
Management of Stress
System Availability
Processing of Input Orders
Cost Benefit Analysis
User Requirements Documents
Border Gateway Protocol
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Strategic Thinking
Computer Network Operations
Data Center Networking
Direct Connect

Job Details

Job Title: Network Architect
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)-2 days remote with 3 days (Mon, Wed, Thur) required to be onsite at the
Position Type: Contract
Interview Mode: MS Teams & In-person
Overview
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, security architecture, and high-availability design, and collaborates closely with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to enable successful migrations and long-term operational excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
  • Strong expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), network segmentation, and firewall technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with hybrid connectivity solutions, including VPN, AWS Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway.
  • Deep understanding of network security principles, including encryption, identity integration, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven experience designing high availability, load balancing, and failover solutions.
  • Experience with network automation and infrastructure as code, using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Ability to integrate networking solutions into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Extensive experience in network architecture across AWS and on-premises environments.

8

Required

Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), network segmentation, and firewall technologies.

8

Required

Hands-on experience with hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway).

8

Required

Expertise in network security principles, including encryption, identity, and compliance frameworks.

8

Required

Proficiency in high availability design, load balancing, and failover strategies.

8

Required

Familiarity with network automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD integration for infrastructure.

8

Preferred

Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native networking services.

8

Preferred

Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and advanced security models.

8

Preferred

Exposure to SD-WAN technologies and network observability tools (NetFlow, CloudWatch, Prometheus).

8

Preferred

Understanding of cost optimization strategies for cloud networking.

8

Preferred

Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, or Azure Network Engineer Associate.
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