CareerPlan

Network Architect

USAFull-time$76k–$97k2026-11-09
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design, deploy, and govern secure network solutions spanning switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, NAC, and SD-WAN for clients.

Role type

Senior Network Architect

Builds

Secure, scalable client network and security solutions

Domain

Enterprise Networking & Cybersecurity

Required skills

Network architecture design, Switching (VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG), Routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), Wireless (802.11, captive portals), Firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate, ASA), NAC, SD-WAN, Scripting (PowerShell, Python), Troubleshooting, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Vendor ecosystem experience (HPE, Citrix), Advanced certifications (PCNSE, ACCX/ACMX)

Technologies

Aruba, Citrix, Cisco, Fabric, Firewall, FortiGate, Load Balancing, Network, PowerShell, Python, Security, Cloud

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy secure network solutions; Lead medium-to-large network and security projects; Provide expert escalation support for complex issues; Govern and enforce network and security standards; Assess network performance and scalability; Mentor team members; Communicate technical findings to clients.