Principal Network Architect

Job :
Dallas, TXSalary: USD 135-140 / Yearly (Full Time)

Employment Type:

Full Time Company: SRI Tech Solutions

Job Role Principal Network Architect Location Dallas , TX (onsite)
Certifications Desired but not Mandatory Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE – Enterprise Infrastructure or Data Center)
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
Juniper Networks Certified Expert (JNCIE)
VMware NSX Advanced or Design Certification AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Primary Skills Python scripting (Expertise), Network Architecture & Design Excellence, Advanced Networking Technologies & Protocols, Vendor & Platform Expertise, VoIP & Unified Communications, Security‑Focused Network Design, Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence, Problem Solving & Operational Excellence Architecture Governance & Documentation

Job Description Demonstrated ability to design, review, and govern large‑scale, complex enterprise network architectures across Data Centre, WAN, LAN, and cloud environments.

Strong expertise in creating scalable, resilient, and performance‑optimized network designs aligned with business and technology strategies

Ability to evaluate, recommend, and adopt emerging networking technologies to support evolving enterprise needs

Proven experience working with leading network vendors and platforms, and the ability to compare, select, and standardize solutions based on technical and business requirements

Capability to define vendor‑agnostic architectures while leveraging best‑of‑breed technologies where appropriate

Strong understanding of VoIP and unified communications architectures, including call control, signaling, media flows, quality of service (QoS), and high‑availability designs

Expertise in designing secure network architectures with built‑in controls, including segmentation, access control, encryption, firewalling, and integration with enterprise security frameworks.

Ability to balance security, performance, and usability while meeting regulatory and compliance

Strong technical leadership skills to guide senior engineers and cross‑functional teams on architecture decisions, standards, and best practices

Capability to act as a technical authority and escalation point for complex network design and engineering challenges
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