Network Architect

EXECUTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE
Human Resources Consultants

POSITION:
Network Architect - TECH#738

JOB CATEGORY:
Information Technology

INDUSTRY:
Information Technology

LOCATION:
Richmond, Virginia

No Relocation Expense Provided

JOB LINK:

SALARY: $140K – 150K - Based on Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Although, Individual are encouraged to apply, the Ideal candidate with the following experience will only be considered.

Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States
No Sponsorship Available

Requirements for Network Architect

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience

• Extensive experience serving as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in large enterprise environments

• Proven experience designing enterprise and hybrid cloud networking architectures

• Deep expertise designing highly available enterprise networking infrastructures

• Extensive experience architecting large-scale routing environments

• Experience leading enterprise network modernization and consolidation initiatives

• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and network segmentation

• Experience supporting mission-critical production environments

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional technology teams

Required Technical Expertise

• BGP Routing

• Enterprise Routing Design

• Cisco Enterprise Networking

• Cisco Meraki (Full Stack)

• Cisco SD-WAN / Cisco Viptela

• Azure Networking

• AWS Networking

• Hybrid Cloud Architecture

• VPN Architecture

• Site-to-Site VPN

• Client VPN

• Cloud Transit Networks

• Hub-and-Spoke Network Design

• Palo Alto Firewalls

• PAN-OS

• Panorama

• Network Segmentation

• Network Security

• High Availability Design

• Disaster Recovery Networking

• Express Route

• AWS Direct Connect

• Virtual Networks (VNets)

• Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)

• Routing Policies

• Traffic Engineering

• NAT

• Routing Tables

• Network Performance Optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Experience leading enterprise network consolidation projects

• Experience supporting global enterprise infrastructures

• Experience working with telecommunications providers and ISPs

• Experience designing secure cloud connectivity solutions

• Experience with enterprise network automation

• Experience with in highly regulated environments

Required Technical Skills

• Cisco Meraki

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)**

Preferred Certifications**

• CCNP Enterprise

• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

• PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)

• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)

• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

• Expert-level knowledge of enterprise network architecture and design principles

• Advanced understanding of large-scale routing infrastructures

• Deep expertise in BGP routing protocols and traffic engineering

• Strong understanding of OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols

• Ability to architect highly resilient enterprise networking solutions

• Experience designing scalable hybrid cloud networking environments

• Expert knowledge of Azure networking services

• Strong familiarity with AWS networking services

• Experience integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments

• Expertise designing secure cloud connectivity models

• Experience implementing Express Route and Direct Connect solutions

• Knowledge of cloud-native networking best practices

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise firewall architecture

• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms

• Strong understanding of network segmentation strategies

• Experience implementing Zero Trust networking principles

• Knowledge of enterprise network security standards and compliance requirements

• Ability to collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams

• Extensive experience designing Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) environments

• Advanced knowledge of Cisco Meraki enterprise networking solutions

• Experience supporting multi-site enterprise connectivity

• Ability to optimize WAN performance and resiliency

• Strong understanding of broadband, MPLS, LTE, and carrier technologies

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