Network Architect

Greetings from Plugins Inc.!!

We have an urgent requirement for a Network Architect position with our client.

Position: Network Architect
Location: Houston, Texas
Duration: 12 Months

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of large-scale enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across datacenter networking, routing and switching, wireless technologies, security, SDN/SD-WAN, and Aruba networking solutions.

This role requires strong hands-on architectural experience supporting complex enterprise and global network environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure
• Architect and manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments
• Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, and global network operations
• Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking environments
• Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and vulnerability remediation
• Implement and support Aruba wireless and network management solutions
• Monitor and optimize network performance, QoS, NetFlow, IDS/IPS, and traffic management
• Support IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for enterprise network initiatives
• Ensure network scalability, redundancy, availability, and security best practices

Required Skills & Experience

Networking & Protocols

• Strong expertise in:
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • MPLS
  • Multicast
  • RIP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • IPAM

Enterprise Networking

• Routing & Switching
• Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture
• WAN Infrastructure
• SDN / SD-WAN
• Virtual Networking
• NAT & ACLs
• Structured Cabling
• Global Network Operations

Security & Network Services

• F5 GTM/LTM
• VPN
• SSH
• Proxy
• IDS/IPS
• NetFlow
• QoS
• Web Security
• Device Hardening
• Vulnerability Management
• IPSec
• SIEM

Wireless Technologies

• 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Wireless LAN Design & Support

Aruba / HP Technologies

• Aruba Controllers
• Aruba AirWave
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Aruba Access Points (APs)

Additional Requirements

• Strong experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments
• Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills
• Ability to support enterprise-scale production environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Required Overall Experience

• 12 years of overall IT Infrastructure and Networking experience
• 8 years of hands-on enterprise network architecture and engineering experience
• Strong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environments
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and security solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience
• Certifications such as:
  • CCNP / CCIE
  • Aruba Certified Professional/Expert
  • Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications
• Experience supporting large global enterprise environments