Network Architect

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Network Architect. This role is hybrid in Brandon, FL. Summary:This role is being added to help expand the architecture team and support an increasing number of transformational projects. The successful candidate will work alongside existing architects and engineers, providing technical leadership while designing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring both strategic design capabilities and the ability to work directly with engineering teams throughout implementation.Key Responsibilities:* Network Architect will design, develop, and maintain enterprise network architecture standards and roadmaps across a Cisco-based infrastructure* Lead network architecture efforts supporting multiple concurrent infrastructure and business transformation projects* Partner with project teams to design scalable, highly available, and secure networking solutions* Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, segmentation, and campus/data center network designs* Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency, technical standards, and successful project execution* Support modernization initiatives including Cisco Secure Access, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategies* As a Network Architect, you will develop network design documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation standards, and technical recommendations* Participate in project planning, technical reviews, and solution validation* Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles* Work closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of enterprise technologies* Participate in occasional travel to company locations as requiredRequirements* 8+ years of enterprise network engineering and architecture experience* Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale Cisco network environments* Experience developing enterprise network architecture for multiple concurrent projects* Experience creating technical documentation, architecture standards, and implementation guidance* Strong expertise in: Cisco routing and switching; OSPF; Basic BGP; Enterprise LAN/WAN architecture* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, engineering, security, and business teams* High availability and resilient network design* Ability to independently lead technical initiatives with minimal oversightPreferred Qualifications:* Cisco CCNP certification required; CCIE or equivalent experience is a plus* Experience with: Cisco Secure Access; Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI); Cisco Zero Trust architecture; Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)* Experience supporting large enterprise infrastructure transformation programs* Understanding of enterprise network integration with firewall technologies (Checkpoint experience is beneficial but firewall administration is not required)Technologies:* Cisco Enterprise Networking* Cisco Secure Access* Cisco ACI* Cisco Identity & Zero Trust technologies* OSPF* BGP* LAN/WAN* Enterprise Routing & Switching* Network Architecture & Design* Network Segmentation* SASEJob TypeContractCompensation75 - $85