Network Architect
On-sitePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures across enterprise environments, leading transformation initiatives for modernization, cloud adoption, and hybrid solutions. Develop standards and frameworks while architecting LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and evaluate technologies for vendor recommendations. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and root cause analysis for complex troubleshooting. Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards. Support pre-sales activities including solution design, proposals, and client presentations. Requires 11+ years of experience with routing protocols, SD-WAN, and cloud networking. Located in Pittsburgh, PA for day 1 onsite work.
Required Qualifications
- 11+ Years
- Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and network virtualization
- Deep knowledge of network security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust architecture)
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, hybrid connectivity)
- Proficiency in data center networking (Spine-Leaf architecture, VXLAN, EVPN)
- Familiarity with load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC, NGINX)
- Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.)
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management frameworks
- Strategic thinking and architectural design skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Leadership and team mentoring capabilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Pittsburgh, PA (Day 1 Onsite)
- Client Location (No REMOTE / No RELOCATION)
- LOCALS ONLY
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- AWS / Azure Networking Certifications
- Experience working in large enterprise or consulting environments
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