What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Architect position at Galaxy i technologies Inc?
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Job Title: Network Architect – Data Center & Hybrid Cloud
Location: IRVING, TX
Contract : w2 Contract / c2c Contract
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Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable, high-performance datacenter network architectures
Define core, distribution, and access layer designs using Cisco technologies
Architect high availability (HA) and redundancy models (active-active / active-passive)
Establish network standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks
Architect and manage Cisco core switches and routers (Nexus, Catalyst platforms)
Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 network topology and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Optimize network performance, latency, and throughput across enterprise environments
Lead capacity planning and network scalability initiatives
Design and implement Citrix ADC (NetScaler) solutions for application delivery
Configure load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic optimization
Architect secure access solutions and application availability models
Integrate load balancing into hybrid and multi-site environments
Design cloud network architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), including VPC/VNet design
Enable hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
Architect secure connectivity between on-prem datacenters and cloud platforms
Support multi-region and multi-cloud networking strategies
Architect resilient networks with failover and disaster recovery capabilities
Implement network segmentation, firewall integration, and Zero Trust principles
Design solutions aligned with enterprise security and compliance standards
Conduct DR testing and network failover validation exercises
Drive network automation using tools like Ansible and Python scripting
Support infrastructure modernization initiatives (SDN, software-defined networking)
Integrate networking with DevOps and platform engineering ecosystems
Lead transition toward intent-based and programmable networks
Deliver highly available, resilient network architecture supporting Tier 0/1 applications
Optimize network performance and reduce latency across enterprise systems
Enable seamless hybrid connectivity between datacenter and cloud environments
Improve security posture and compliance adherence
Accelerate network provisioning through automation
Required Skills:
15 years of experience as a Network Architect
Networking: Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, core routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Load balancing: Citrix ADC (NetScaler), traffic management
Cloud networking: AWS, Azure, GCP (VPC, subnets, routing, gateways)
Connectivity: VPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect
Security: network segmentation, firewalls, Zero Trust frameworks
Automation: Ansible, Python
12–18 years of experience in network architecture and engineering
Proven experience designing enterprise datacenter and hybrid cloud networks
Strong expertise in Cisco networking and Citrix load balancing solutions
Experience with large-scale network transformation initiatives
Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / CCIE
Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)
Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure Networking Specialty)
ITIL (preferred)
EIS: Network Engineer
Experience Required: 6-8
NOTE: Please share your updated resume to c2c@galaxyitech.com