Network Architect

Job Title: Network Architect

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Experience: 11-14 Years

Visa: or -EAD

Tax Term: C2C, 1099

Locals highly preferred-OR EST Candidates only those who completed current project

Key Skills: Network Architecture, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, VXLAN, EVPN, Spine-Leaf, Network Security, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust, F5, Citrix ADC, NGINX, Python, Ansible, Terraform, SolarWinds, Splunk, CCNP, CCIE.

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network architecture, cloud networking, network security, SD-WAN, data center technologies, and large-scale network transformation initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Enterprise Network Architecture & Design
• Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, Network Virtualization
• Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Hybrid Connectivity)
• Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust)
• Data Center Networking (Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, EVPN)
• Load Balancers (F5, Citrix ADC, NGINX)
• Network Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Splunk)
• Network Performance Optimization & Capacity Planning
• ITIL and Service Management Frameworks

Preferred Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, AWS Networking Specialty, Azure Networking Certifications.

Strong communication, leadership, client-facing experience, and the ability to drive network modernization and cloud transformation initiatives are required.