Network Architect

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Network Architect for one of our clients in " Remote "

Job Title: Network Architect
Location: Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$70/hr

Top Skills Required
1. Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP)
2. Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access
3. Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, GlobalProtect, NAT, Security Policies, Threat Prevention)

Job Description/ Responsibilities :
We are looking for an experienced Network Data & Security SME to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Routing & Switching, Cisco Client, Palo Alto Firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers, Zscaler, with experience supporting large-scale, global environments.

Key Skills & Responsibilities
" Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP)
" Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access)
" Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, GlobalProtect, NAT, Security Policies, Threat Prevention)
" F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, SSL Offloading, Load Balancing, High Availability)
" Troubleshooting complex network and security incidents
" Network design, architecture, upgrades, migrations, and optimization
" Collaborating with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams
" Leading root cause analysis, change management, and operational excellence initiatives

Preferred Experience
" SD-WAN
" Cisco Wireless WLC
" Azure/AWS Networking
" Zscaler
" Infoblox
" Cisco DNA Center

Preferred Certifications
" CCNP / CCIE
" Palo Alto PCNSE

What We're Looking For
" Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
" Proven experience in enterprise and data center networking
" Ability to drive critical network transformation and security initiatives
" Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Sathees Kumar
Lead Recruiter
	M: (925) 215-1155 Sathees@tridentconsultinginc.com - WBE | MBE | SBE | WOSB 6101 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, CA Linkedin