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Network Architect


Job Location:

Texas City, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 70 - 70
Posted: 25 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Network Architect for one of our clients in Remote

Job Title: Network Architect
Location: Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$70/hr

Top Skills Required
1. Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP OSPF EIGRP VLANs STP HSRP)
2. Cisco Client (802.1X NAC TACACS Device Profiling Guest Access
3. Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW VPN GlobalProtect NAT Security Policies Threat Prevention)

Job Description/ Responsibilities :
We are looking for an experienced Network Data & Security SME to lead the design implementation and support of enterprise network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Routing & Switching Cisco Client Palo Alto Firewalls and F5 Load Balancers Zscaler with experience supporting large-scale global environments.

Key Skills & Responsibilities
Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP OSPF EIGRP VLANs STP HSRP)
Cisco Client (802.1X NAC TACACS Device Profiling Guest Access)
Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW VPN GlobalProtect NAT Security Policies Threat Prevention)
F5 BIG-IP (LTM GTM SSL Offloading Load Balancing High Availability)
Troubleshooting complex network and security incidents
Network design architecture upgrades migrations and optimization
Collaborating with Infrastructure Security Cloud and Application teams
Leading root cause analysis change management and operational excellence initiatives

Preferred Experience
SD-WAN
Cisco Wireless WLC
Azure/AWS Networking
Zscaler
Infoblox
Cisco DNA Center

Preferred Certifications
CCNP / CCIE
Palo Alto PCNSE

What Were Looking For
Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
Proven experience in enterprise and data center networking
Ability to drive critical network transformation and security initiatives
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005 weve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract direct hire and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud AI/ML cybersecurity and data analytics supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill niche talent we help organizations build agile high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
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Required Experience:

Staff IC