Senior Network Architect

One of Insight Global's retail clients is embarking on a large-scale network modernization program spanning WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, voice, and security across store, distribution centers, data centers, and corporate environments. As part of this effort, they are evaluating multiple strategic partners and technology solutions. We need a senior, hands-on network expert to serve as the technical back-stop - pressure-testing proposed designs, validating architectures, surfacing risks, and ensuring that the solutions we select are technically sound, scalable, and implementable at enterprise scale.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in network engineering / architecture with multiple large, multi-vendor transformations and MSP / outsourcing programs.
• Proven RFP / RFI technical evaluation : can red-team designs, build scoring frameworks, and translate gaps into contractable requirements.
• Hands-on depth in routing / switching, SD-WAN, campus / Wi-Fi, firewalls, and L4-7 services; knows where designs break in the real world.
• Strong documentation chops : HLD / LLD, MOPs, runbooks, acceptance criteria.
• Executive-savvy communicator who can challenge vendors and brief leadership crisply.
• U.S.-based; able to travel for vendor presentations / workshops.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

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.