Network Architect

Job Title: Network Architect

Experience: 11 Years

Location: Pittsburgh PA (Day 1 Onsite)

Project Duration:C2H

Work Mode: Client Location (No REMOTE / No RELOCATION)

LOCALS ONLY

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design implement and optimize enterprise-level network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network architecture security cloud networking and large-scale transformations. This role requires strong leadership strategic thinking and hands-on technical capabilities to support complex client environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable secure and high-performance network architectures across enterprise environments.

Lead network transformation initiatives including modernization cloud adoption and hybrid network solutions.

Develop network standards frameworks and best practices aligned with business and security requirements.

Architect solutions involving LAN/WAN SD-WAN data centers and multi-cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security cloud infrastructure) to ensure seamless integration.

Evaluate and recommend networking technologies tools and vendors.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and operations teams.

Conduct network capacity planning performance tuning and optimization.

Ensure compliance with security policies regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis.

Support pre-sales activities including solution design proposals and client presentations.

Required Skills & Expertise

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science IT or related field.

Industry certifications such as:

oCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

oAWS / Azure Networking Certifications

Experience working in large enterprise or consulting environments.

Key Competencies

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