Solution Architect - Enterprise Network Automation Solutions

Hello,

Looking for a Solution Architect to lead Enterprise Network Automation Solutions

Location: Hybrid, Houston, TX 77002| Pay: $115/hr W2 | Duration: 7+ months (extensions possible)

Please Note: W2 ONLY - Per Client Requirement NO C2C, H1B, TN Visa, 1099, F1 – CPT & OPT

*Must be located/authorized to work in the USA without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future.

No C2C inquiries, please!!

If interested, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

Role:

Responsible for delivering high quality solution designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards, and optimized for total cost of ownership across the solution lifecycle.

The resulting High Level Designs have a measurable impact on business effectiveness and profitability.

The Solution Architect is accountable to the Project Manager for the solution architecture from design through successful deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the single point of contact for all solution architecture aspects of IT projects.

Design and integrate Business Process, Data, Application, Infrastructure, and Information Security aspects into end to end solutions.

Ensure solution architecture is documented using approved templates, tools, and standards.

Review, assure, and approve detailed designs produced by designers and business analysts.

Coach project teams on architecture standards and best practices.

Support Segment Architects and participate in Architecture Review Boards as required.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of Reference Models in Bizzdesign, elevating project deliverables to conceptual and logical levels.

Monitor technology trends and ensure solutions are futureproof and aligned with evolving IT standards and services.

Actively contribute to the Architecture community and serve as an ambassador for architecture excellence.

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR).

Champion Security by Design and Privacy by Design, working closely with Information Risk Management, Security, and Compliance teams.

Required Technical Expertise:

7–10 years of IT experience, including some IT leadership exposure.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline only.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability to articulate architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences.

Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.

Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).

Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET, VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto firewalls).

Knowledge of Cisco data center design.

Knowledge of Aruba ESP, including Central, ClearPass, and wireless platforms.

In depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code, APIs, GitHub).

Identity and authentication: SAML, PingID, Entra ID.

Service solution and operational documentation delivery.

In depth Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including playbook development.

Workflow integration for infrastructure networks.

CI/CD pipeline creation for infrastructure networks, including virtual and physical testing.

Smart inventory systems (e.g. NetBox) and integration with Ansible and GitHub pipelines.