Network Architect

Executive Human Resource Service•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Human Resource Service is seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, modernization, and optimization of enterprise networking infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled networking professional who thrives in designing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise networks while collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and executive leadership teams. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term networking strategy, modernize enterprise infrastructure, drive cloud transformation initiatives, and architect next-generation networking solutions that support business growth and digital innovation. The Network Architect is responsible for the overall design, architecture, governance, and technical leadership of enterprise networking environments supporting both cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role serves as the organization's networking subject matter expert, responsible for developing secure, scalable, and highly available networking solutions across Azure, AWS, hybrid cloud, and enterprise data center environments. You will provide architectural leadership for enterprise routing, cloud networking, SD-WAN, firewalls, carrier connectivity, network consolidation initiatives, and business continuity planning while partnering closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and business stakeholders. This position also serves as the highest level of technical escalation for complex networking issues while mentoring engineering teams and establishing enterprise networking standards and best practices.

Requirements

US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 15+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience
Extensive experience serving as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in large enterprise environments
Proven experience designing enterprise and hybrid cloud networking architectures
Deep expertise designing highly available enterprise networking infrastructures
Extensive experience architecting large-scale routing environments
Experience leading enterprise network modernization and consolidation initiatives
Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and network segmentation
Experience supporting mission-critical production environments
Demonstrated experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional technology teams
BGP Routing
Enterprise Routing Design
Cisco Enterprise Networking
Cisco Meraki (Full Stack)
Cisco SD-WAN / Cisco Viptela
Azure Networking
AWS Networking
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
VPN Architecture
Site-to-Site VPN
Client VPN
Cloud Transit Networks
Hub-and-Spoke Network Design
Palo Alto Firewalls
PAN-OS
Panorama
Network Segmentation
Network Security
High Availability Design
Disaster Recovery Networking
ExpressRoute
AWS Direct Connect
Virtual Networks (VNets)
Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
Routing Policies
Traffic Engineering
NAT
Routing Tables
Network Performance Optimization
Enterprise Network Architecture
Expert-level knowledge of enterprise network architecture and design principles
Advanced understanding of large-scale routing infrastructures
Deep expertise in BGP routing protocols and traffic engineering
Strong understanding of OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols
Ability to architect highly resilient enterprise networking solutions
Experience designing scalable hybrid cloud networking environments
Cloud Networking
Expert knowledge of Azure networking services
Strong familiarity with AWS networking services
Experience integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments
Expertise designing secure cloud connectivity models
Experience implementing ExpressRoute and Direct Connect solutions
Knowledge of cloud-native networking best practices
Security & Infrastructure
Advanced knowledge of enterprise firewall architecture
Extensive experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms
Strong understanding of network segmentation strategies
Experience implementing Zero Trust networking principles
Knowledge of enterprise network security standards and compliance requirements
Ability to collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams
SD-WAN & Enterprise Connectivity
Extensive experience designing Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) environments
Advanced knowledge of Cisco Meraki enterprise networking solutions
Experience supporting multi-site enterprise connectivity
Ability to optimize WAN performance and resiliency
Strong understanding of broadband, MPLS, LTE, and carrier technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience leading enterprise network consolidation projects
Experience supporting global enterprise infrastructures
Experience working with telecommunications providers and ISPs
Experience designing secure cloud connectivity solutions
Experience with enterprise network automation
Experience within highly regulated environments
CCNP Enterprise
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

Responsibilities

Lead the design, modernization, and optimization of enterprise networking infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.
Design scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise networks.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and executive leadership teams.
Shape long-term networking strategy.
Modernize enterprise infrastructure.
Drive cloud transformation initiatives.
Architect next-generation networking solutions that support business growth and digital innovation.
Provide architectural leadership for enterprise routing, cloud networking, SD-WAN, firewalls, carrier connectivity, network consolidation initiatives, and business continuity planning.
Partner closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and business stakeholders.
Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for complex networking issues.
Mentor engineering teams.
Establish enterprise networking standards and best practices.