Network Architect

Insight Global is looking for a Network Architect for a large client in Santa Ana. You will be in charge of architecture of the CISCO Network and planning and implementing the site connectivity and data centers. You will be upgrading SD-WAN, wireless upgrades, and leading the network deployment incident responses, configuring Cisco Switches and act as the Level 4 escalation point for complex network and performance issues.

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Required Skills & Experience

1. Network Architecture & Design

a. Design and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-availability enterprise network leveraging Cisco technologies.

b. Develop network segmentation, VLAN strategies, and routing topologies (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc...).

c. Plan and implement architecture for remote site connectivity, mobile units, data centers, and public safety systems.

d. Lead modernization efforts including SD-WAN, wireless upgrades, and zero-trust network access.

2. Implementation, Operations & Support

a. Serve as the hands-on lead engineer for network deployment, upgrades, and incident response.

b. Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and wireless endpoints.

c. Design and manage VPNs, QoS, ACLs, network monitoring, and logging systems (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).

d. Act as the Level 4 escalation point for complex network issues and performance tuning.

3. Security, Compliance & Audit Readiness

a. Enforce network security controls aligned with CJIS, NIST, and department policy.

b. Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE), and endpoint access policies.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.