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Network Architect # 26-09180
Job Location:
Job Location:
Vacaville, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 90 - 95
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
24 October 2026 (9 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Duration: 12 Months
Job Overview:
This position will act as a primary technical principal and is responsible for delivery of network solutions at an enterprise level. Expertise with network infrastructure technologies such as LAN WANWireless Security VoIP Video and Data Center. Ideal candidates will have Data Center experience.
Job Overview:
This position will act as a primary technical principal and is responsible for delivery of network solutions at an enterprise level. Expertise with network infrastructure technologies such as LAN WANWireless Security VoIP Video and Data Center. Ideal candidates will have Data Center experience.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Network Security
- Expert-level knowledge of Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Cloudflare Prisma Cloud and Cisco ASA.
- Advanced experience configuring and managing Forcepoint security solutions.
- Working knowledge of Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN.
- Strong understanding of network security concepts including:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Stateful Firewalls
- VPN Technologies (IPSec SSL VPN Tunneling)
- Secure Network Architecture
Load Balancing & Application Delivery
- Expert-level experience with:
- F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
- F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM)
- F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- AWS Elastic Load Balancer (ELB)
Cloud Technologies
- Expert knowledge of AWS networking and infrastructure services including:
- EC2
- ELB
- RDS
- S3
- Route 53
- VPC
- CloudFormation
- Systems Manager (SSM)
- Transit Gateway
Network Infrastructure
- Advanced understanding of OSI Layer 2 technologies including:
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- ARP
- QoS
- VLANs
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSI Layer 3 networking concepts including:
- Routing
- Broadcast
- Multicast
- Anycast
- Advanced experience with routing protocols:
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- RIP
- Strong expertise in:
- MPLS Networks
- Internet Multi-homing
- Nexus 9K
- Cisco Virtual Port Channel (vPC)
Cisco Networking
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco networking platforms including:
- Cisco IOS
- Cisco NX-OS
- Cisco Nexus 1000V
- Nexus 2000
- Nexus 5000
- Nexus 7000
- Nexus 9000
- Cisco Routers and Enterprise Switching Infrastructure
Automation & Scripting
- Advanced experience with network automation.
- Hands-on expertise using:
- Ansible
- Terraform
- AWS CloudFormation
- Python
- Perl
- UNIX Shell Scripting
Network Monitoring & Administration
- Experience with enterprise monitoring and administration tools including:
- RANCID
- OpenNMS
- Nagios
- OpManager
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Nessus
- NetFlow
- sFlow
Data Center & Enterprise Networking
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale:
- Data Centers
- Colocation Environments
- Public & Private Cloud Infrastructure
- Enterprise Office Networks
Additional Technical Experience
- Working knowledge of:
- Wireless Network Deployment & Administration
- Microsoft Teams PBX (Network Side)
- SIP Trunking
- Five9 Contact Center Networking
- Vendor & Network Service Provider Management
Education
- Bachelors Degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Or a related technical discipline
OR
- Equivalent enterprise-level networking and infrastructure experience in lieu of a formal degree.
Required Certifications
Mandatory
- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Preferred
- CCIE Routing & Switching
- CCIE Data Center
- Additional AWS Professional or Specialty Certifications
Must-Have Skills
- Advanced hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls F5 LTM F5 GTM and F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF).
- Advanced hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Extensive experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Deep expertise in Forcepoint administration configuration and management.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification (Mandatory).
- CCNP Certification (Mandatory).
Note:
Prefers someone local to the Bay Area.
Travel will be as needed depending on projects and/or issues at site.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions please visit .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
AI Statement: By applying you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.
Prefers someone local to the Bay Area.
Travel will be as needed depending on projects and/or issues at site.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions please visit .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
AI Statement: By applying you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
USTECH SOLUTIONS is the largest independent diversity workforce partner operating a global footprint. For 20+ years, we have partnered with leading MSPs and some of the world’s largest enterprises to deliver a flexible workforce.
