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Onsite role Urgent Client needs Network Architect
Network Architect Server Patch Automation, NetOps, Network Design, Infrastructure Automation
Bellevue, WA 98006
6 Months
Key Responsibilities:
Seeking your full support in submitting additional profiles ASAP. This is urgent!
We need someone that is very familiar with BGP/OSPF, vlans, spine leaf architecture, hybrid cloud, firewalls, etc.
Architecture & Design :
Develop high-level and low-level network architectures covering LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, data centers, firewall topology, and cloud interconnectivity.
Create scalable, redundant, and secure network designs aligned with business and security requirements.
Lead network modernization initiatives including automation, segmentation, cloud networking, and zero-trust network transformations.
Produce architecture documents: HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards.
Implementation & Engineering :
Provide expert-level guidance for deployment of routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and load-balancing solutions.
Define migration strategies and lead complex cutover events with minimal business disruption.
Evaluate current network infrastructure and propose improvements based on performance, capacity, and reliability assessments.
Security & Compliance :
Design secure network architecture that align with enterprise security policies and industry standards.
Work closely with security teams on firewall policies, segmentation strategies (VLAN, VRF, micro-segmentation), and network access controls.
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI, HIPAA (as applicable).
Cloud & Data Center Networking :
Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) using VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or Cloud Interconnect.
Design data center networking architectures including leaf-spine, VXLAN/EVPN, SDN, and load-balancing.
Partner with storage, compute, and virtualization teams on end-to-end infrastructure design.
Technology Roadmaps & Strategy:
Develop multi-year network strategy and modernization roadmaps.
Evaluate emerging technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, automation, observability, AI networking) and make recommendations.
Drive standardization, documentation, and governance of network technologies.
Cross-Functional Leadership :
Act as the senior technical advisor across engineering, operations, security, and application teams.
Provide mentorship to engineers and operational teams.
Engage with vendors, partners, and executive stakeholders to communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs.
Required Qualifications :
8 12 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.
Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN).
Deep understanding of firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, load balancers (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Check Point).
Experience with data center network technologies (Cisco Nexus, ACI, Arista, Juniper, SDN).
Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of SD-WAN architectures (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, Aruba EdgeConnect).
Familiarity with automation/orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and network observability platforms.
Strong documentation skills (Visio, Lucidchart, architecture playbooks).
Preferred Certifications :
CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider)
AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Associate/Professional
Best regards,
Alvin Stuart - Lead IT Recruiter
Direct Number:
Email:
Hangout:
Princeton Forrestal Village;
CPUC, NCMSDC MBE
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Onsite role Urgent Client needs Network Architect
Network Architect Server Patch Automation, NetOps, Network Design, Infrastructure Automation
Bellevue, WA 98006
6 Months
Key Responsibilities:
Seeking your full support in submitting additional profiles ASAP. This is urgent!
We need someone that is very familiar with BGP/OSPF, vlans, spine leaf architecture, hybrid cloud, firewalls, etc.
Architecture & Design :
Develop high-level and low-level network architectures covering LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, data centers, firewall topology, and cloud interconnectivity.
Create scalable, redundant, and secure network designs aligned with business and security requirements.
Lead network modernization initiatives including automation, segmentation, cloud networking, and zero-trust network transformations.
Produce architecture documents: HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards.
Implementation & Engineering :
Provide expert-level guidance for deployment of routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and load-balancing solutions.
Define migration strategies and lead complex cutover events with minimal business disruption.
Evaluate current network infrastructure and propose improvements based on performance, capacity, and reliability assessments.
Security & Compliance :
Design secure network architecture that align with enterprise security policies and industry standards.
Work closely with security teams on firewall policies, segmentation strategies (VLAN, VRF, micro-segmentation), and network access controls.
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI, HIPAA (as applicable).
Cloud & Data Center Networking :
Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) using VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or Cloud Interconnect.
Design data center networking architectures including leaf-spine, VXLAN/EVPN, SDN, and load-balancing.
Partner with storage, compute, and virtualization teams on end-to-end infrastructure design.
Technology Roadmaps & Strategy:
Develop multi-year network strategy and modernization roadmaps.
Evaluate emerging technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, automation, observability, AI networking) and make recommendations.
Drive standardization, documentation, and governance of network technologies.
Cross-Functional Leadership :
Act as the senior technical advisor across engineering, operations, security, and application teams.
Provide mentorship to engineers and operational teams.
Engage with vendors, partners, and executive stakeholders to communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs.
Required Qualifications :
8 12 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.
Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN).
Deep understanding of firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, load balancers (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Check Point).
Experience with data center network technologies (Cisco Nexus, ACI, Arista, Juniper, SDN).
Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of SD-WAN architectures (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, Aruba EdgeConnect).
Familiarity with automation/orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and network observability platforms.
Strong documentation skills (Visio, Lucidchart, architecture playbooks).
Preferred Certifications :
CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider)
AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Associate/Professional
Best regards,
Alvin Stuart - Lead IT Recruiter
Direct Number:
Email:
Hangout:
Princeton Forrestal Village;
CPUC, NCMSDC MBE
Note: We respect your Online Privacy. If you wish to opt out of future communications, please reply with "Unsubscribe", and I ll ensure your email is removed from our outreach.