Network Architect

Network Architect (On-Call)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Setting: Onsite / On-Call

Project Overview

We are supporting a large-scale airport technology environment that requires skilled IT professionals to help maintain, enhance, and support critical computer and information systems across multiple airport facilities. These long-term contract opportunities involve working within a complex, mission-critical infrastructure that supports airport operations, security, communications, and enterprise technology services. Successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of IT systems in a dynamic operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance for enterprise, operational technology (OT), and SCADA network environments.
• Develop high-level network blueprints, standards, and reference architectures supporting long-term technology initiatives.
• Review and validate engineering drawings, design packages, and technical documentation for infrastructure projects.
• Advise on network modernization strategies, technology selection, and future-state architecture planning.
• Assess requirements and impacts associated with network relocations, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
• Provide expert recommendations on routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and industrial networking technologies.
• Ensure alignment between network architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and technical teams on project planning and feasibility efforts.
• Provide strategic architectural support on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture and design.
• Expert knowledge of routing, switching, data center networking, wireless technologies, and network security frameworks.
• Experience designing OT and SCADA network architectures, including segmentation and secure industrial communications.
• Strong ability to develop and interpret architectural diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, network modernization efforts, and critical environment upgrades.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, or equivalent architecture-focused credentials are preferred.