Network Security Architect

Job Title: Senior Data Centre Network & Security Architect

Experience Required: Minimum 15 Years

Location: Remote (CST and EST Time Zone Pref.)

Job Type: Contractor

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Data Center Network & Security Architect to lead the design, deployment, and management of complex network and security infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across a wide range of technologies including Cisco Nexus, Check Point, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, Arista, HP Aruba, and Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), with a strong background in routing protocols, wireless, and data center technologies such as VXLAN, VPC, and VDC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data center network architectures.
• Lead deployment and configuration of Cisco Nexus (2K/5K/7K/9K), FEX, VDC, VPC, and VXLAN technologies.
• Configure and manage Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, VPNs, and threat prevention.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ISE for network access control and identity-based security.
• Implement and support Cisco Wireless solutions and Cisco DNAC for automation and assurance.
• Design and maintain MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols in enterprise environments.
• Integrate and manage Cisco CUCM for unified communications.
• Deploy and operate Cisco Viptela SD-WAN solutions.
• Work with Arista and HP Aruba switches and wireless infrastructure.
• Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), network diagrams, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in enterprise network and security engineering.

Deep hands-on experience with:

Cisco Nexus (2K 9K), FEX, VDC, VPC, VXLAN

Cisco ACI Solution

Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC, Cisco Wireless

Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, Cisco CUCM

Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS

Arista and HP Aruba networking

Strong documentation skills with experience in creating HLDs, LLDs, and operational runbooks.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.

Preferred Certifications:

CCIE (Routing & Switching / Security / Data Center) Preferred

Check Point CCSA/CCSE

Palo Alto PCNSE

Cisco Certified Specialist (ISE, DNAC, SD-WAN)

Education:

Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Thank you for your time!