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Senior Network Architect

Galaxy i technologies Inc
Irving, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

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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

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