Network Architect

Akkodis is seeking a Network Architect for a Contract with a client in Irvine, CA. You will design and lead enterprise network architecture for complex Data Center Exit migrations to AWS, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available connectivity.


Rate Range: $55/Hour to $60/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Network Architect Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop scalable enterprise network architectures to support data center migration and AWS cloud transformation initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of hybrid connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect, VPN, and advanced routing protocols.
• Define and enforce network security standards, including firewall policies, segmentation, Zero Trust architecture, and compliance requirements.
• Design and optimize AWS networking components such as VPCs, subnets, Route 53, load balancers, and Network Firewall services.
• Collaborate with application, database, and security teams to ensure secure connectivity, dependency mapping, and operational readiness.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and Git-based workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-12 years of experience in network architecture, enterprise networking, and cloud connectivity solutions.
• Proven expertise in AWS networking services, including VPC, Route 53, Direct Connect, VPN, Network Firewall, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong experience designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures, including firewall management, routing protocols, F5 load balancing, and data center migrations.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shashank.Tewari@ akkodisgroup.com


Pay Details: $55.00 to $60.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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