Network Architect

Pay Range: $60-70/hr

Experience: 12 Years

Primary Skills:

• Strong expertise in Routing and Switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and SD-WAN.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, VXLAN, EVPN, and Data Center architectures.

• In-depth knowledge of Cisco SDA, DNAC, ISE, and network segmentation strategies.

Preferred Secondary Skills:

• Experience with Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions.

• Expertise in Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Internet Security architectures, and Zero Trust frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and govern enterprise-wide network architecture across multiple domains.

· Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), architecture standards, and reference models.

· Lead architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and governance activities.

· Collaborate with Network, Security, Cloud, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.

· Support strategic programs including WAN transformation, Data Center modernization, cloud connectivity, and Zero Trust adoption.

· Define highly available, scalable, and secure connectivity solutions for global environments.

Required Technical Skills

· Strong expertise in Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN.

· Experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, VXLAN, EVPN, and Data Center architectures.

· Knowledge of Cisco SDA, DNAC, ISE, and network segmentation strategies.

· Experience with Infoblox DNS, DHCP, IPAM solutions.

· Expertise in Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Internet Security Architectures, and Zero Trust frameworks.

· Strong understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity architectures.

· Experience designing High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and resilient network solutions.

Preferred Skills

· Automation using Ansible, Terraform, APIs, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

· Experience working in large-scale global enterprise environments.

· Strong troubleshooting, observability, and multi-vendor integration experience.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

· Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Cisco ACI, Zscaler, F5, Infoblox, or equivalent preferred.

· Proven experience in architecture design, governance, and technology transformation programs.

Key Deliverables

· High-Level Design (HLD) Documents

· Low-Level Design (LLD) Documents

· Architecture Diagrams and Reference Architectures

· Design Review Reports

· Architecture Standards and Governance Artifacts

This role is ideal for a senior architect with strong cross-domain expertise in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, security, and digital transformation initiatives.