Network Architect III
On-siteGreenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise data centers, branch locations, and hybrid cloud environments like AWS and Azure. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routing, switching, and Palo Alto firewall technologies, including policy management, NAT, VPNs, and threat prevention. Manage network security, segmentation, and load-balancing solutions while deploying SD-WAN and automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline provisioning and compliance. Monitor network health, perform capacity planning, and create documentation to support high availability and performance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and systems teams to modernize the network environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering supporting enterprise-level network environments
- Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies and configurations in enterprise environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or similar platforms)
- Proven experience managing and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, and advanced threat prevention features
- Strong knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure access controls
- Experience supporting secure networking solutions across both on-premise and cloud environments, including AWS and Azure
- Familiarity with SDN, SD-WAN, and modern network design principles
- Experience with load balancing, high availability design, and performance optimization
- Hands-on experience with network automation using scripting languages such as Python and automation tools/frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs
- Experience with network monitoring, capacity planning, performance analysis, and root cause troubleshooting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or similar are highly desirable
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