Network Architect
Select Minds LLC•Dallas, TX
•$90 - $95•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
- TCP/IP
- BGP
- OSPF
- MPLS
- Multicast
- RIP
- DNS
- DHCP
- IPAM
- Routing & Switching
- Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture
- WAN Infrastructure
- SDN / SD-WAN
- Virtual Networking
- NAT & ACLs
- Structured Cabling
- Global Network Operations
- F5 GTM/LTM
- VPN
- SSH
- Proxy
- IDS/IPS
- NetFlow
- QoS
- Web Security
- Device Hardening
- Vulnerability Management
- IPSec
- SIEM
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Wireless LAN Design & Support
- 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
- 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
No Education Listed
