Senior Network Architect

• Integrate network security architecture (Zero Trust, NAC, IDS/IPS, segmentation).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc., as applicable).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and risks.

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Design secure connectivity for AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
• Implement hybrid-cloud networking models (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Support containerized and virtualized networking environments.

Leadership & Governance

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.
• Establish network standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with security, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
• Lead vendor evaluations and manage third-party relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering/architecture.
• Strong expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower).
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, QoS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Experience designing networks in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.