Network Architect
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a global professional services firm specializing in digital transformation business process management (BPM) analytics and AI-driven solutions. The company partners with organizations to improve efficiency transform operations and drive business outcomes through a combination of process expertise technology and data insight.
Job Title: Network Architect
Duration: 3-6 months (Contract to hire)
Work Location: Richmond VA 23218
Work Type: Temporary Assignment
Job Type: Onsite
Pay Rate: $71/hr. on W2
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
- Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure AWS hybrid)
- Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units
- Architect secure scalable connectivity patterns including:
- Site-to-site and client VPNs
- SD-WAN deployments
- Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models
- Define standards for routing segmentation and high availability
Cloud Networking
- Design and manage networking in Azure and familiarity AWS and GCP.
Implement and maintain:
- Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs)
- Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute Direct Connect)
- Network security controls (NSGs firewalls routing tables)
- Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.
Routing & Core Networking
- Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using:
- BGP OSPF/EIGRP
- Optimize routing policies for performance failover and traffic engineering
- Lead troubleshooting of latency packet loss and asymmetric routing issues
Security & Firewalls
- Manage next-gen firewall solutions primarily:
- Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS Panorama)
- Define and enforce security policies NAT and segmentation strategies
- Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements
SD-WAN & Branch Networking
- Design and support SD-WAN solutions using:
- Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN
- Manage and optimize branch networking using:
- Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX MS MR)
- Ensure consistent policy performance and visibility across all sites
Carrier & Vendor Management
- Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs
- Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency outages routing anomalies)
- Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA MPLS broadband LTE/5G)
- Coordinate with vendors during deployments escalations and outages
Operations & Leadership
- Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Develop and maintain documentation standards and runbooks
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed
Required Qualifications
- Years of experience Architect level 15
- Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
- Cisco Meraki full stack
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures
- Strong troubleshooting skills across routing firewall and connectivity domains
- Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
- Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation
- Certifications (preferred but not required):
- CCNP/CCIE
- PCNSE (Palo Alto)
- Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
