Network Architect - Remote

Network Architect - Remote

Posted 1 day ago by 1763639968

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for a skilled Network Architect to design and maintain secure and scalable network solutions for enterprise and cloud environments. The role emphasizes expertise in SD-WAN, cloud networking, and network security, with a focus on various leading vendor platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with technologies such as Cisco ISE, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto. This position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise network architectures including WAN/SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN, and cloud networking.
  • Build secure connectivity solutions for cloud environments (AWS VPCs and related services).
  • Deploy and support firewall and security technologies (Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, cloud firewalls).
  • Manage identity-based access and network security policies using Cisco ISE and Zero Trust principles.
  • Partner with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams on architecture, standards, and project delivery.
  • Create documentation, diagrams, and network design standards.

Key Skills:

  • 12+ years in network architecture or senior network engineering roles.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Juniper SRX) and NAC solutions (Cisco ISE).
  • Familiarity with SASE platforms (Cisco SASE or Zscaler).
  • Experience with Juniper Mist wireless and switching environments is a plus.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Network Architect
Location: Remote
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and support secure, scalable network solutions across our enterprise and cloud environments. This role will focus on SD-WAN, cloud networking, network security, and modern access technologies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with leading vendor platforms such as Cisco ISE, Juniper SRX, Juniper Mist, Cisco/Meraki, Palo Alto, and Cisco SASE or Zscaler.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement enterprise network architectures including WAN/SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN, and cloud networking.
  • Build secure connectivity solutions for cloud environments (AWS VPCs and related services).
  • Deploy and support firewall and security technologies (Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, cloud firewalls).
  • Manage identity-based access and network security policies using Cisco ISE and Zero Trust principles.
  • Partner with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams on architecture, standards, and project delivery.
  • Create documentation, diagrams, and network design standards.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 12+ years in network architecture or senior network engineering roles.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Juniper SRX) and NAC solutions (Cisco ISE).
  • Familiarity with SASE platforms (Cisco SASE or Zscaler).
  • Experience with Juniper Mist wireless and switching environments is a plus.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.
Preferred Certifications
  • CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, or similar networking/security certifications.
  • AWS networking certifications are a plus.