Network Architect

Select Minds
  • Dallas, Texas
  • $90–$95 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Onsite
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
Network ArchitectHouston, TexasDuration: 12+ MonthsStart Date: June 15, 2026Openings: 2We 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 practicesRequired Skills & ExperienceNetworking & Protocols* Strong expertise in:    * TCP/IP    * BGP    * OSPF    * MPLS    * Multicast    * RIP    * DNS    * DHCP    * IPAMEnterprise Networking* Routing & Switching* Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture* WAN Infrastructure* SDN / SD-WAN* Virtual Networking* NAT & ACLs* Structured Cabling* Global Network OperationsSecurity & Network Services* F5 GTM/LTM* VPN* SSH* Proxy* IDS/IPS* NetFlow* QoS* Web Security* Device Hardening* Vulnerability Management* IPSec* SIEMWireless Technologies* 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax* Wireless LAN Design & SupportAruba / 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 skillsRequired 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
Compensation: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationDallas, Texas
Salary$90–$95 Per Hour

Skills

  • 802.11unmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Architectural Servicesunmatched
  • BGPunmatched
  • CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expertunmatched
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
  • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Enterprise Architectureunmatched
  • F5 Network Softwareunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • Hewlett-Packard Product Familyunmatched
  • IPsec (IP Security)unmatched
  • IPv4unmatched
  • IPv6unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
  • Intrusion Prevention Systemsunmatched
  • MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)unmatched
  • Multicastunmatched
  • NAT (Network Address Translation)unmatched
  • Netflowunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Monitoringunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
  • Network Routingunmatched
  • Network Scalabilityunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Network Supportunmatched
  • Network Switchingunmatched
  • Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Philosophyunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
  • RIP (Routing Information Protocol)unmatched
  • SSH (Secure Shell)unmatched
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
  • Security Infrastructureunmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched
  • Wireless LANunmatched
  • Wireless Securityunmatched
  • Wireless WANunmatched

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