Network Architect

Job Description Job Description Benefits:

• Onsite
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Network Architect
Houston, Texas
Duration: 12+ Months
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Openings: 2
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.
Key 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
Required Skills & Experience
Networking & Protocols
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)
Additional Requirements
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
Required Overall Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications
Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience
Certifications such as:
CCNP / CCIE
Aruba Certified Professional/Expert
Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications
Experience supporting large global enterprise environments