Network Architect, Frederick

Senior Network Architect
Are you a
Senior Network Architect
professional passionate about shaping secure, scalable technology solutions?
Join a
globally recognized technology consulting organization headquartered in New York
, known for driving innovation across enterprise platforms, cloud transformation, and next-generation digital solutions.
This is your opportunity to work on
large-scale, high-impact Network initiatives
, collaborate with global experts, and influence enterprise-wide security architecture in a fast-evolving technology landscape.
We are seeking a senior
Network Architect
to lead enterprise network architecture initiatives, including data center, WAN, security, and cloud connectivity.
This role will drive network modernization, migrations, and high-availability designs across on-prem, colocation, and Azure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead migration from 2-tier to 3-tier (Core/Distribution/Access) architecture
Define future-state enterprise network architecture roadmap
Create and maintain HLDs & LLDs
Design network segmentation (VLANs, VRFs, security zones)
Architect data center & colocation networks with HA and redundancy
Lead data center migrations
Design L2/L3 topologies, routing & failover
Implement East-West & North-South security using Palo Alto firewalls
Drive Zero Trust architecture (ClearPass integration)
Architect Hybrid WAN (MPLS, Internet, SD-WAN)
Lead VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN deployments
Design Azure hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, BGP)
Architect hub-spoke Azure networking
Implement F5 LTM load balancing
Drive network automation using Ansible, Python, NetBrain
Design HA & DR strategies and execute DR testing
Required Skills
Enterprise Network Architecture (L2/L3, Data Center, WAN)
Palo Alto Firewalls & Zero Trust Security
SD-WAN (VMware VeloCloud)
Azure Networking (ExpressRoute, BGP)
Preferred Skills
Network Automation (Ansible, Python, NetBrain)
Aruba Wireless & ClearPass
F5 LTM Load Balancing
Important Details:
Employment Type:
Contract
Work Location:
Frederick, MD
Company HQ:
New York
Target Bill Rate:
$60/Hr
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Benefits:
PTO, 401k Retirement Contribution
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Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
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