Network Architect

Network Architect Houston, TexasWe are looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of large-scale enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across datacenter networking, routing and switching, wireless technologies, security, SDN/SD-WAN, and Aruba networking solutions. This role requires strong hands-on architectural experience supporting complex enterprise and global network environments.Key Responsibilities* Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure * Architect and manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments * Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, and global network operations * Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking environments * Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and vulnerability remediation * Implement and support Aruba wireless and network management solutions * Monitor and optimize network performance, QoS, NetFlow, IDS/IPS, and traffic management * Support IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments * Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for enterprise network initiatives * Ensure network scalability, redundancy, availability, and security best practicesRequired Skills & ExperienceNetworking & Protocols* Strong expertise in: * TCP/IP * BGP * OSPF * MPLS * Multicast * RIP * DNS * DHCP * IPAMEnterprise Networking* Routing & Switching * Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture * WAN Infrastructure * SDN / SD-WAN * Virtual Networking * NAT & ACLs * Structured Cabling * Global Network OperationsSecurity & Network Services* F5 GTM/LTM * VPN * SSH * Proxy * IDS/IPS * NetFlow * QoS * Web Security * Device Hardening * Vulnerability Management * IPSec * SIEMWireless Technologies* 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax * Wireless LAN Design & SupportAruba / HP Technologies* Aruba Controllers * Aruba AirWave * Aruba Central * Aruba ClearPass * Aruba Access Points (APs)Additional Requirements* Strong experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments * Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills * Ability to support enterprise-scale production environments * Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsRequired Overall Experience12+ years of overall IT Infrastructure and Networking experience8+ years of hands-on enterprise network architecture and engineering experienceStrong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environmentsProven expertise in designing and implementing complex routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and security solutionsPreferred Qualifications* Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience * Certifications such as: * CCNP / CCIE * Aruba Certified Professional/Expert * Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications * Experience supporting large global enterprise environments Compensation: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour