CareerPlan

Network Architect

USAFull-time$150k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09
On-site · United States

Core

Design, deploy, and lead enterprise network architecture, security, and cloud connectivity solutions for clients, including large-scale transitions and transformations.

Role type

Senior Network Architect (Service Delivery & Presales)

Builds

Enterprise networking solutions (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Data Center), cloud connectivity, and network security architectures.

Domain

Enterprise Networking, Cloud Networking, Network Security

Required skills

Enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), WAN technologies (SD-WAN, VPN, QoS), Firewall management (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco), Wireless network design, Cloud networking (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute), Network automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python), High-availability architecture, Network security modernization (SASE, ZIA, ZPA)

Preferred skills

CCNP certification, Fortinet NSE 4/5/6/7, Aruba ACMP

Technologies

AWS, Azure, GCP, Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Aruba, Ansible, Terraform, Python, VMware, Citrix, Microsoft 365, F5, Splunk, Grafana, Nexus

Responsibilities

Lead RFPs, solution defenses, and large-scale transition/transformation projects; Mentor and coach network specialists; Partner with presales, sales, and delivery teams to pursue opportunities; Build relationships with CIOs and stakeholders; Define and enforce architectural standards and governance; Provide Level 3 support for escalated network/security issues; Maintain network documentation and compliance with security standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities