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Network Architect
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Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
Shaarpro
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Network Security, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title:
Network Architect (Security)
Location:
Richmond, VA onsite
- Palo Alto firewall or security (Must have)
- SD-WAN – Cisco
- Networking
- Palo Alto firewall or security (Must have)
- SD-WAN – Cisco
- Networking
- Communication skills
- Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design
- Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
- Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units
- Site-to-site and client VPNs
- SD-WAN deployments
- Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models
- Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability
- Design and manage networking in Azure and familiarity AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs)
- Peering and private connectivity (Express Route, Direct Connect)
- Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables)
- Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.
- Design And Troubleshoot Complex Routing Environments Using BGP, OSPF/EIGRP
- Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering
- Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues
- Manage Next-gen Firewall Solutions, Primarily Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama)
- Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies
- Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements
- Design And Support SD-WAN Solutions Using Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN
- Manage And Optimize Branch Networking Using Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR)
- Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites
- Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs
- Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies)
- Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G)
- Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages
- Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks - Participate in on-call rotation as needed
- Years of experience – Architect level 15+
- Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design
- Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
- Cisco Meraki full stack
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures
- Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains
- Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs
- Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation
- CCNP/CCIE
- PCNSE (Palo Alto)
- Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
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