Network Migration Architect ​/ Technical Lead (L3

Position: Network Migration Architect / Technical Lead (L3) Network Migration Architect / Technical Lead (L3)Location: Houston and Beaumont, Texas – 77017 & 77705 (100% On-site)Duration: 6+ MonthsSalary Range: $60-$63 an hour on W2/C2CJob Description Skills: Network Routing (WAN Technology) Experience Required: 4-6Design target-state LAN, WAN, Wireless, Firewall, and VPN architecture.Define IP addressing, VLAN, routing, DNS/DHCP, and network segmentation strategy.Create migration approach, cutover methodology, rollback plans, and migration runbooks.Plan network migration waves by site, department, and switches.Coordinate migration schedules with endpoint, server, cybersecurity, and application teams.Lead weekend cutovers and migration command-center activities.Configure and deploy switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, routing, and VPN connectivity.Implement VLAN, routing, firewall, NAT/PAT, and network security policies.Implement cloud connectivity and networking.Support server and application migration readiness activities.Ensure high availability, resilience, monitoring, and operational support readiness.Essential Skills: Need a Network Migration Architect Technical Lead (L3)Position SummaryLead the end-to-end design, planning, testing, and execution of the network separation and migration program. The role owns network architecture, migration execution, application connectivity, cutover planning, and stakeholder coordination across infrastructure, security, endpoint, and application work streams.Key Responsibilities Design target-state LAN, WAN, Wireless, Firewall, and VPN architecture.Define IP addressing, VLAN, routing, DNS/DHCP, and network segmentation strategy.Create migration approach, cutover methodology, rollback plans, and migration runbooks.Plan network migration waves by site, department, and switches.Coordinate migration schedules with endpoint, server, cybersecurity, and application teams.Lead weekend cutovers and migration command-center activities.Configure and deploy switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, routing, and VPN connectivity.Implement VLAN, routing, firewall, NAT/PAT, and network security policies.Implement cloud connectivity and networking.Support server and application migration readiness activities.Ensure high availability, resilience, monitoring, and operational support readiness.Testing & ValidationDevelop comprehensive migration test plans.Validate application access, wireless connectivity, printer access, VPN connectivity, and legacy application dependencies.Lead pilot migrations and production readiness reviews.Required SkillsTechnical:Cisco Switching & RoutingCisco Wireless / WLCPalo Alto Firewalls & Fortinet FirewallsLAN/WAN DesignVPN TechnologiesCloud networkingCloud ConnectivityVLAN & Network SegmentationRouting Protocols (BGP/OSPF)DHCP, DNS, NAT/PATAzure NetworkingNetwork Security ArchitectureMigration ExperienceEnterprise Network TransformationM&A / Divestiture Carve-Out ProgramsData Center & Site MigrationUser & Device MigrationNetwork Cutover PlanningExperience: 10+ years in Enterprise Network Engineering5+ years leading large-scale migration programsExperience supporting 1,000+ user environmentsExperience coordinating multi-vendor and cross-functional infrastructure teamsStrong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills

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