Title: Network Architect
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Duration: Contract
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance a highly available enterprise network environment for a leading Banking and Lending organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network architecture, operations, security, and cloud connectivity, with experience supporting mission-critical financial services infrastructure.
This role requires strong hands-on engineering skills, excellent troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams to ensure optimal network performance, reliability, and security.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and Wireless networks.
- Manage and optimize Cisco routing, switching, and network infrastructure.
- Configure and support enterprise firewalls, load balancers (including Fortinet FortiGate and FortiADC), and network security appliances.
- Support hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premises data centers and Microsoft Azure.
- Administer network technologies including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.
- Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools including LogicMonitor.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and production issues.
- Implement network segmentation, access controls, and security best practices leveraging the Fortinet security fabric.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity initiatives.
- Collaborate with Security teams on vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements.
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in on-call support and major incident response activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of Network Engineering experience in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiManager), or similar firewall and security platforms.
- Experience supporting VPN technologies, remote access solutions, and secure connectivity, including Fortinet SSL VPN and IPsec.
- Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, QoS, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Experience with Azure networking services including Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways.
- Experience supporting highly available production environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CCNP, CCIE, or Fortinet NSE (4–8) certification.
- Experience within Banking, Mortgage, Lending, or Financial Services organizations.
- Experience with F5 Load Balancers and/or Fortinet FortiADC (FortiGSLB).
- Hands-on experience with the broader Fortinet security fabric: FortiSIEM, FortiNAC, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, or FortiSOAR.
- Familiarity with network automation and Infrastructure as Code concepts.
- Exposure to Zero Trust and modern network security architectures.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiManager, FortiADC, FortiNAC, FortiSIEM), F5, Azure Networking, VPN, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, Wireshark, Network Security.
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