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Network Architect
Job in
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
TOMORROW HIRE
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Cybersecurity, IT Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Network Architect 4
Work Type:
Hybrid
Location:
Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date: 06/29/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Pay Rate: $46 - $66 per hour
Industry Category:
Information Technology
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition : 800213
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support enterprise network infrastructure initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing complex network environments while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and operational resilience. The selected candidate will work in a hybrid environment and must be available to work onsite in Richmond, Virginia, three days per week.
Application
Interested candidates must submit their application no later than 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Candidates must acknowledge the following as conditions of consideration:
- Ability to work onsite in Richmond, VA three days per week
- Understanding that parking is not provided for contractors
- Physical residence within the United States for the duration of the assignment
- Participation in a web cam interview if selected
The Network Architect will play a critical role in planning, designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure supporting organizational operations. This position is responsible for ensuring network architecture aligns with security, performance, and scalability requirements while providing advanced troubleshooting and operational support.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with help desk personnel, system administrators, and technical stakeholders to maintain network reliability, analyze performance trends, support disaster recovery initiatives, and recommend infrastructure enhancements that improve efficiency and support future growth.
Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Engineering
- Plan, design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network environments
- Develop network architectures that meet organizational security, availability, and performance standards
- Implement network redundancy, failover strategies, and resiliency measures
- Evaluate and recommend infrastructure upgrades to improve scalability and operational efficiency
- Support future-state network planning and adoption of emerging technologies
- Monitor network performance using dashboards, monitoring tools, and performance metrics
- Analyze network traffic patterns, utilization trends, and capacity requirements
- Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity and performance issues
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for escalated network incidents
- Ensure stable and secure network operations across enterprise environments
- Support and integrate cloud networking solutions within AWS and Azure environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources
- Assist with network design considerations supporting enterprise infrastructure initiatives
- Maintain accurate network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address schemes, configurations, and change records
- Develop and maintain network disaster recovery documentation and recovery procedures
- Prepare reports on network health, incident trends, system performance, and operational metrics
- Maintain detailed records of network configurations, modifications, and architecture updates
- Partner with help desk teams and system administrators to resolve cross-functional technical issues
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to stakeholders regarding network improvements
- Support organizational initiatives requiring network architecture expertise and infrastructure planning
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 years of experience planning, designing, and configuring LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks
- 7 years of experience ensuring network architecture meets organizational security and performance requirements
- 7 years of experience maintaining network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and IP addressing schemes
- 7 years of experience analyzing network traffic…
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