Network Architect
TECEZE • Rockville, MD, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
Position: Network Architect (CCNP)
Location: Rockville, MD / Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
- We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with network architecture, routing, switching, security, and large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable and secure enterprise network architectures.
- Plan and implement LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
- Design and manage VLANs, IP addressing, routing, and network segmentation.
- Work with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
- Analyze network performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects.
- Develop network diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
- Work with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide technical guidance to network engineers.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams during implementations and outages.
- Follow change-management, security, and documentation standards.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Cisco routers and switches.
CCNA certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, and subnetting.
- Hands-on experience with OSPF and BGP.
- Experience with enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks.
- Knowledge of network security and firewalls.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and provide guidance to network teams.
Preferred Skills
- CCNP or other advanced networking certification.
- Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco firewalls.
- SD-WAN and wireless networking experience.
- Cloud networking experience with AWS or Azure.
- Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Experience with Visio or other network diagramming tools