What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at HTC Global Services?
Job Description
JobTitle : Lead Network & Security Engineer (L3 Architect)
Position Overview
Take ownership of complex enterprise network and security environments while leading L3 support, architecture reviews, and infrastructure assessments. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across Cisco data center networking, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, network optimization, and automation initiatives.
What You'll Do
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
Pay Transparency Tagline
For information on the compensation range and an overview of benefits offered by HTC Global Services, please email compensationrange@htcinc.com. Salary, other compensation, and benefits information shared by HTC are accurate as of the date provided. The disclosed range may vary based on factors such as geographic location, education, relevant experience, certifications, skills, role fit, organizational needs & other factors as applicable. HTC Global Services reserves the right to modify ranges in accordance with governmental, state, and local requirements.
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JobTitle : Lead Network & Security Engineer (L3 Architect)
Position Overview
Take ownership of complex enterprise network and security environments while leading L3 support, architecture reviews, and infrastructure assessments. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across Cisco data center networking, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, network optimization, and automation initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead enterprise network and firewall assessments across Fortinet and Palo Alto environments
- Perform advanced L3 troubleshooting for routing, switching, VPN, QoS, NAT, ACL, and network performance issues
- Support Cisco Nexus data center architecture including NX-OS, VPC, VXLAN/EVPN, and HA designs
- Review firewall governance, security policies, SD-WAN posture, and segmentation strategies
- Configure and support SolarWinds and other network monitoring/discovery tools
- Lead major network changes, migrations, upgrades, and change management activities
- Develop network standards, documentation, runbooks, and configuration templates
- Mentor L1/L2 engineers and act as the final technical escalation point
- ACI Certification is required
- 10–12 years of networking experience with 3–4 years in an L3 or Architect-level role
- Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/XE, NX-OS, and Cisco Nexus platforms
- Strong expertise with Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Experience with SolarWinds or comparable monitoring tools, including network discovery
- Strong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, SD-WAN, VPNs, and HA clustering
- Working knowledge of automation and scripting using Python, Bash, or EEM
- CCNA or equivalent hands-on experience
- CCNP Enterprise
- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher
- Aruba Wireless, Extreme Networks, or Juniper Networks experience
- ITIL v4 Foundation
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
Pay Transparency Tagline
For information on the compensation range and an overview of benefits offered by HTC Global Services, please email compensationrange@htcinc.com. Salary, other compensation, and benefits information shared by HTC are accurate as of the date provided. The disclosed range may vary based on factors such as geographic location, education, relevant experience, certifications, skills, role fit, organizational needs & other factors as applicable. HTC Global Services reserves the right to modify ranges in accordance with governmental, state, and local requirements.
#CiscoNexus #Fortinet #PaloAlto #SolarWinds #NetworkSecurity #L3NetworkEngineer #NetworkArchitect #NXOS #VXLAN #EVPN #OSPF