USC​/GC Network Architect

As a Network Architect, you will be responsible for the strategic design, planning, and security of our organization's network infrastructure. You will oversee the integration of advanced technologies to support the demands of both our on-premise data centers and cloud services, ensuring a resilient, scalable, and highly secure network.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a network architect role designing enterprise-level networks.
• Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols and configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Extensive experience with network security technologies, including firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point), IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing secure solutions for on-premise and cloud (IaaS/PaaS) environments.
• Strong knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles and practical experience with SDN technologies.
• Expertise in designing and managing load-balancing systems for high-traffic applications.
• Experience with network modeling, capacity planning, and performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.