Network Architect

Lancesoft

Pleasanton, CA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, BGP, Best Practices, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, DNS (Domain Name System), Enterprise Architecture, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High Availability, Internet of Things, JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, Juniper Networks Product Family, Kiosks, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Windows Azure, Mobile Devices, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Python Programming/Scripting Language, QoS (Quality of Service), Retail, Root Cause Analysis, Routing Protocols, Security Architecture, Technical Leadership, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless LAN
LOCATION
Pleasanton, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description:
Network Architect (Stores / Retail Network)
Job Title: Network Architect - Cisco SDWAN Migration Specialist
Location: Remote US


Role Summary
  • Seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and lead scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions for large-scale retail/store environments
  • This role will drive architecture across LAN, WAN, Store Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, 5G, and IoT connectivity, enabling modern and future-ready store networks
Job Description:
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 (POS, handhelds, kiosks, cameras, sensors)
  • Partner with security teams to implement segmentation, Zero Trust, and secure edge networking
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (store technology, cloud, infrastructure, product teams)
  • Evaluate and recommend network technologies, vendors, and service providers
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams
  • Support high-severity incident escalations and drive root cause analysis when needed
Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in network architecture and design for enterprise or retail environments
  • Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and branch networking
  • Experience with Cisco and Juniper networking technologies
  • Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS)
  •  Experience designing networks for large-scale distributed environments (hundreds/thousands of sites)
  • Strong understanding of network security architecture (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, DNS security)

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with cloud-managed networking (e.G., Cisco Meraki)
  • Knowledge of 5G/LTE and IoT connectivity solutions
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with automation tools (Python, APIs, Infrastructure as Code)
  • Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, etc.)

About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/