Sr. Network Architect - Only W2

Job Details

Role: Sr. Network Architect

Location: Beachwood, OH (Hybrid highly preferred)

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Open to Remote as well - with extensive travel to Beachwood, OH required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Skill Metrics

• Switching & Routing Cisco: Yes
• Wireless Networking - Aruba: Yes
• Fortinet FortiGate: Yes
• Azure: Yes
• Merger & Acquisition: Yes
• Fortinet SDWAN: Yes
• VMware VeloCloud SDWAN: Yes
• Cisco: Yes

Responsibilities

• Experienced Architect on network hardware, software, and protocols, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VPNs and virtualization technologies and security.
• Architect MUST have core experience with Cisco, Fortinet/FortiGate & Aruba products technology, and VeloCloud/Fortinet SD-WAN technologies.
• Experience with designing and implementing network architectures for medium to large-scale organizations (Thousand network devices).
• Experience working in a merger & acquisition (M&A) of medium/large organization is preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex network issues and design efficient, scalable solutions.
• Experience with cloud networking esp. Microsoft Azure, SAAS platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles to protect network integrity and data privacy.
• Experience in managing network projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure timely delivery.
• Experience with disaster recovery and capacity planning in coordination with business and enterprise applications.
• Has ability to design, maintain HLD/LLD documentation.
• Automation using tools and technologies on network design and management process.
• CCNP /CCIE certification is an added advantage.