Network Architect

Position OverviewTake 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 DoLead enterprise network and firewall assessments across Fortinet and Palo Alto environmentsPerform advanced L3 troubleshooting for routing, switching, VPN, QoS, NAT, ACL, and network performance issuesSupport Cisco Nexus data center architecture including NX-OS, VPC, VXLAN/EVPN, and HA designsReview firewall governance, security policies, SD-WAN posture, and segmentation strategiesConfigure and support SolarWinds and other network monitoring/discovery toolsLead major network changes, migrations, upgrades, and change management activitiesDevelop network standards, documentation, runbooks, and configuration templatesMentor L1/L2 engineers and act as the final technical escalation pointRequired Qualifications10–12 years of networking experience with 3–4 years in an L3 or Architect-level roleExtensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/XE, NX-OS, and Cisco Nexus platformsStrong expertise with Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks firewallsExperience with SolarWinds or comparable monitoring tools, including network discoveryStrong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, SD-WAN, VPNs, and HA clusteringWorking knowledge of automation and scripting using Python, Bash, or EEMCCNA or equivalent hands-on experiencePreferred QualificationsCCNP EnterpriseFortinet NSE 4 or higherAruba Wireless, Extreme Networks, or Juniper Networks experienceITIL v4 Foundation