Network Architect

Title: Senior Data Center Network Engineer Location: Springfiedl, Illinois (Onsite/Hybrid) Engagement: Contract Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week initially (first month); then 2–3 days per month Rate: $90-100/hr Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration Support and optimize enterprise‑grade network environments Required Skills & Experience Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design Hands‑on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP Experience designing and supporting large‑scale network environments Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement (Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have) Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security‑focused network design Experience working with government or public sector clients #J-18808-Ljbffr