Network Architect
Select Minds•Dallas, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of large-scale enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across datacenter networking, routing and switching, wireless technologies, security, SDN/SD-WAN, and Aruba networking solutions. This role requires strong hands-on architectural experience supporting complex enterprise and global network environments.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Multicast, RIP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM
- Enterprise Networking: Routing & Switching, Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture, WAN Infrastructure, SDN / SD-WAN, Virtual Networking, NAT & ACLs, Structured Cabling, Global Network Operations
- Security & Network Services: F5 GTM/LTM, VPN, SSH, Proxy, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, QoS, Web Security, Device Hardening, Vulnerability Management, IPSec, SIEM
- Wireless Technologies: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wireless LAN Design & Support
- Aruba / HP Technologies: Aruba Controllers, Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Access Points (APs)
- Strong experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments
- Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills
- Ability to support enterprise-scale production environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- 12+ years of overall IT Infrastructure and Networking experience
- 8+ years of hands-on enterprise network architecture and engineering experience
- Strong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environments
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and security solutions
Nice To Haves
- Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience
- Certifications such as: CCNP / CCIE, Aruba Certified Professional/Expert, Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications
- Experience supporting large global enterprise environments
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure
- Architect and manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments
- Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, and global network operations
- Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking environments
- Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and vulnerability remediation
- Implement and support Aruba wireless and network management solutions
- Monitor and optimize network performance, QoS, NetFlow, IDS/IPS, and traffic management
- Support IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for enterprise network initiatives
- Ensure network scalability, redundancy, availability, and security best practices
Benefits
- Onsite
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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