Network Architect

Date Posted: 09/03/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 487985

Industry: Government

Job Title: Network Architect

Job Location: Lawrenceville, GA, USA, 30046

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 51.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 57.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: CCNP, LAN, Network Architecture, Palo Alto, PowerShell, SolarWinds, WAN, Wireshark

Experience Desired: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs (10 yrs); Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, and Arista (10 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CCNP; JNCIP; CISSP

**C2C is not available**

Job Description
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred Education:
Master's degree preferred

Preferred Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Required Experience:
Experience with Intune Administration and PowerShell (8 years)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in supporting and 4 years of experience designing local and wide area networks in a medium to large network environment

Preferred Experience:
Proven experience (10 years) working as a Network Architect or in a similar role
Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures in enterprise environments
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs
Experience with network hardware and software, such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, and Arista
Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewall configuration, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention
Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools, such as Wireshark, Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Job Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our organization's network infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security. As an IT Network Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic network solutions that support business objectives and drive growth. This position requires skills designing local and wide area networks including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, etc. in a large LAN/WAN environment. The duties associated with this position include identifying and designing best of breed solutions to support business needs within budget constraints. The duties associated with this position include LAN/WAN design, datacenter network design, security design based on audit requirements.

Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN technologies
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define network architecture objectives
Design end-to-end network solutions that align with business needs and support future expansion
Create detailed network architecture diagrams, documentation, and specifications to communicate design plans and implementation strategies
Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and protocols to enhance performance, reliability, and security
Lead the implementation and configuration of network components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
Design and implement network security measures, including access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
Conduct regular network performance monitoring and optimization activities to ensure optimal performance and uptime
Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues and challenges
Stay abreast of emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).