Job Title: Network Architect
Location: Pittsburgh PA (Onsite)
Experience: 11+ Years
Key Skills: Network Architecture, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, VXLAN, EVPN, Spine-Leaf, Network Security, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust, F5, Citrix ADC, NGINX, Python, Ansible, Terraform, SolarWinds, Splunk, CCNP, CCIE.
We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network architecture, cloud networking, network security, SD-WAN, data center technologies, and large-scale network transformation initiatives.
Required Skills:
- Enterprise Network Architecture & Design
- Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, Network Virtualization
- Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Hybrid Connectivity)
- Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust)
- Data Center Networking (Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, EVPN)
- Load Balancers (F5, Citrix ADC, NGINX)
- Network Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Splunk)
- Network Performance Optimization & Capacity Planning
- ITIL and Service Management Frameworks
Preferred Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, AWS Networking Specialty, Azure Networking Certifications.
Strong communication, leadership, client-facing experience, and the ability to drive network modernization and cloud transformation initiatives are required.