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Senior Network Architect

Hirextra -World's First Staffing Aggregator
Oakland, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions.
  • Architect and optimize LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, and cloud networking environments.
  • Develop and enforce network architecture standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Design and implement secure network solutions involving Firewalls, VPNs, IPSec, NAT, and ACLs.
  • Lead network transformation, migration, and modernization initiatives.
  • Manage and optimize routing and switching infrastructure across enterprise environments.
  • Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure reliable and secure connectivity.
  • Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and network availability assessments.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide architectural guidance to engineering teams.
  • Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and network security initiatives.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience in Network Architecture and Enterprise Networking.
  • Expertise in Routing and Switching technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Firewalls, VPN, IPSec, NAT, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
  • Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Experience with network infrastructure design, deployment, and support.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
  • Experience with Cisco networking solutions and enterprise-grade network environments.
  • Ability to create high-level and low-level network design documentation.

Preferred Skills

  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification.
  • Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and network automation.
  • Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
  • Exposure to Zero Trust Network Architecture and modern security frameworks.

Keywords

Network Architect, Networking, Network Infrastructure, Routing, Switching, Firewall, Firewalls, VPN, IPSec, NAT, ACL, Cisco, CCNA, CCNP, Enterprise Network, WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, Network Security, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Infrastructure Architect.


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