Quick Overview
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Pleasanton, CA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
ShellAWSAnsibleCloudFormationCloudflarePerlPrismaPythonStakeholder ManagementTerraformWAFiOS
Job Description
Role: Network Architect
Location: Pleasanton, CA (Remote/ Occasional Travel require)
Duration: 12+ months
AWS Solution Architect Certification and CCNP Certification Required
Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Network Architect to serve as a technical lead responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise across network security, cloud platforms, and automation, with a strong focus on delivering scalable and secure solutions. The ideal candidate is a highly technical professional who can operate as a "player-coach,” driving architecture decisions while actively contributing to implementation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across complex environments.
Required Skills
Location: Pleasanton, CA (Remote/ Occasional Travel require)
Duration: 12+ months
AWS Solution Architect Certification and CCNP Certification Required
Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Network Architect to serve as a technical lead responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise across network security, cloud platforms, and automation, with a strong focus on delivering scalable and secure solutions. The ideal candidate is a highly technical professional who can operate as a "player-coach,” driving architecture decisions while actively contributing to implementation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across complex environments.
Required Skills
- Advanced hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
- Strong expertise in F5 (LTM, GTM, WAF)
- Advanced hands-on experience in AWS Cloud (VPC, EC2, ELB, Route53, etc.)
- Extensive experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Forcepoint
- Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Experience with enterprise network architecture (LAN, WAN, Data Center, Security)
- Hands-on troubleshooting and performance optimization experience
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Cloudflare, Prisma Cloud, Cisco ASA
- Knowledge of MPLS, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), and network security frameworks
- Experience with Cisco Nexus (N9K, VPC) and IOS/NX-OS environments
- Scripting experience using Python, Shell, or Perl
- Exposure to VoIP, Wireless, and Data Center technologies
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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