Network Architect

Distro • Springfield, IL

13d • $90 - $100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Title: Senior Data Center Network Engineer Location:Springfiedl, Illinois (Onsite/Hybrid) Engagement: Contract Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week initially (first month); then 2–3 days per month Rate: $ 90-100/hr Key Responsibilities 1. Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics 2. Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures 3. Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability 4. Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration 5. Support and optimize enterprise-grade network environments Required Skills & Experience 1. Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design 2. Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP 3. Experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments 4. Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement Preferred / Nice-to-Have 5. Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler 6. Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security-focused network design 7. Experience working with government or public sector clients #Matchpoint #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Hybrid $90 - $100 an hour We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design
• Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP
• Experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments
• Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement

Nice To Haves

• Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler
• Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security-focused network design
• Experience working with government or public sector clients

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics
• Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures
• Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration
• Support and optimize enterprise-grade network environments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed