Senior Network Architect #3242
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
3 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Senior Network Architect
Location: Fort Worth TX
Hybrid **On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week**
Contract: 6 Month Contract to Hire
***Competitive pay solid benefits and employer-supported 401(k)***
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join our clients IT team and lead the design implementation optimization security and support of enterprise and hybrid cloud network environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in datacenter networking private connectivity and cloud integration including routing traffic between on-premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms.
As a networking subject matter expert you will partner closely with systems security and infrastructure teams to ensure network platforms are secure scalable resilient and aligned with business objectives. This position will play a key role in shaping network standards tools and future-state architecture.
Join a collaborative fast-paced technology environment with exposure to modern networking and cloud technologies along with opportunities to drive infrastructure and security improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
Key Responsibilities:
Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Location: Fort Worth TX
Hybrid **On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week**
Contract: 6 Month Contract to Hire
***Competitive pay solid benefits and employer-supported 401(k)***
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join our clients IT team and lead the design implementation optimization security and support of enterprise and hybrid cloud network environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in datacenter networking private connectivity and cloud integration including routing traffic between on-premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms.
As a networking subject matter expert you will partner closely with systems security and infrastructure teams to ensure network platforms are secure scalable resilient and aligned with business objectives. This position will play a key role in shaping network standards tools and future-state architecture.
Join a collaborative fast-paced technology environment with exposure to modern networking and cloud technologies along with opportunities to drive infrastructure and security improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
- CCNA required; CCNP or Juniper certification preferred
- 8 years of progressive network engineering and administration experience
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise Cisco routing and switching environments
- Hands-on experience with firewalls and network security platforms
- Advanced knowledge of VLANs STP trunking EtherChannel and QoS
- Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
- Expertise with EIGRP OSPF BGP and enterprise routing design
- Experience with ACLs IPSec VPNs NAT/PAT certificates and network security controls
- Knowledge of DNS DHCP authentication services and Windows-based environments
- Familiarity with Azure and hybrid cloud networking
- Experience with network monitoring logging and alerting tools
- Working knowledge of RADIUS/AAA authentication
- VoIP experience (RingCentral preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across teams
- Ability to install and support network/server equipment as needed
Key Responsibilities:
- Design implement and support LAN WAN wireless VPN firewall and cloud network architectures
- Lead configuration optimization and troubleshooting of Cisco-based routing switching and security platforms
- Manage and enhance network security controls segmentation access management and monitoring
- Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues and drive root cause resolution
- Develop and maintain network standards documentation and architecture diagrams
- Plan and execute network changes following ITIL best practices
- Collaborate with vendors carriers and data center providers on implementations and support
- Monitor network health performance and capacity; identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Support Azure and hybrid networking environments
- Oversee enterprise VoIP infrastructure
- Contribute to disaster recovery resiliency planning and infrastructure projects
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance
- Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support as needed
Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Genius Road is a certified women-owned, boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm based in Dallas, Texas.
