Best Practices, Cisco Network Systems, Design Services, High Availability, Internet of Things, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Security, Retail, Security Architecture, Technical Recruiting, Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless LAN
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 16+ Months
Location: Pleasanton, CA - 94588 (Remote)
Pay Range: $68.10/hr - $73.10/hr
Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Network Architect to spearhead the design of secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions for large-scale retail environments. This role will lead architecture for all in-store network technologies, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and emerging 5G and IoT integrations. You will be instrumental in building future-ready store networks for a distributed enterprise.Key Responsibilities:
- Design and define end-to-end network architecture for distributed retail/store environments.
- Lead architecture for Store Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and 5G connectivity solutions.
- Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices for network deployments at scale.
- Support Store of the Future initiatives, including integration of IoT devices.
- Partner with security teams to implement segmentation, Zero Trust, and secure edge networking.
Must-Have Skills:
- 10+ years of enterprise/retail network architecture and design experience.
- Deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and branch networking.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture and protocols.
Domain/Industry Experience:
Retail
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