Network Architect

Overview

Our organization is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network & Hybrid Cloud Architect to lead the design, optimization, and governance of enterprise networking and cloud connectivity strategies. This senior-level technology leader will drive the evolution of complex networking environments, bridging traditional infrastructure with modern cloud platforms to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned network architect with deep expertise in enterprise routing and switching, hybrid cloud networking, and security architecture. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to technology leadership, cybersecurity teams, and infrastructure engineers while ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance across enterprise systems.

• Lead the architecture, design, and continuous improvement of enterprise routing and switching environments across multiple locations and data centers.
• Design and implement secure, highly available hybrid cloud connectivity utilizing Azure Express Route, AWS Direct Connect, and advanced routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Develop and enforce Zero Trust network segmentation strategies across campus, data center, and cloud environments.
• Establish network security controls, access control policies, and governance standards aligned with regulatory and industry frameworks.
• Optimize network performance, throughput, and latency to support business-critical applications, large-scale data movement, and emerging AI/ML workloads.
• Guide the evolution of WAN and campus network architectures, ensuring seamless integration between traditional infrastructure, SDN technologies, and multi-cloud platforms.
• Drive network automation initiatives using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform to improve operational efficiency and reduce configuration drift.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in networking, cloud architecture, and infrastructure automation.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for mission-critical systems.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of relevant networking, data center, or infrastructure architecture experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures.
• Demonstrated expertise with enterprise routing and switching technologies, including Cisco environments.
• Strong experience with BGP, OSPF, WAN technologies, and data center networking.
• Proven experience designing hybrid cloud networking solutions across Azure and AWS environments.
• Experience developing scalable infrastructure strategies that align with long-term business objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CCIE certification required.

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional.
• CISSP or CCSP certification.
• TOGAF certification.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
• Experience with Zero Trust security frameworks.
• Experience supporting strategic infrastructure planning and budgeting initiatives.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.

• Enterprise Network Architecture & Routing (Core Routing/Switching, BGP, OSPF, WAN, Cisco, Data Center Networking)
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity & Architecture (Azure, AWS, Express Route, Direct Connect, Multi-Cloud Networking)
• Network Security & Zero Trust Architecture (Segmentation, ACLs, Compliance-Aligned Security Controls)

• WAN
• Data Center Networking
• Cisco
• Zero Trust
• Terraform

• Ability to participate in after-hours support and on-call rotations as needed.
• Strong leadership, consulting, and cross-functional collaboration skills required.
• Experience designing resilient, highly available enterprise infrastructure solutions preferred.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Myers, FL.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other…