Network Architect

Job Title: Network Architect
Location: New York, NY
Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire
Salary Range: $135-160,000 (or higher/negotiable based on experience)

Summary:
Verigent's client is seeking a hands-on technical leader fill the role of Network Architect. This individual will be a hands-on leader, providing technical oversight for an engineering team throughout their services execution, ensuring engineers are technically prepared, projects are completed successfully and efficiently, and have met or exceeded client expectations. In this role you will serve as a focal point for highly complex implementations, lead design workshops and support pre-sales activity for professional services engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of network and security projects, from initial design and staging to installation, validation, and troubleshooting of complex data and security projects.

• Provide guidance and quality assurance for network designs that align with business objectives, customer budgets, and operational support capabilities, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures.

• Support/ Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network and security issues, providing guidance and support to team members during deployments.

• Customer facing technical leadership for all services engagements, including escalations

• Work closely with sales, pre-sales, project management, and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions and achieve project goals.

• Foster a culture of growth and development, focusing on technical and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with complex multi-protocol routing and switching, including designing, configuring, and troubleshooting with a focus on Cisco best practices.

• In-depth knowledge of core routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco) and advanced networking concepts such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IP addressing design.

• Strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and services.

• Expertise in network security, including hardening device access and implementing security protocols.

• Solid experience with cloud networking solutions in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as Aviatrix for cloud networking.

• Experience deploying SD-WAN solutions such as Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN.

• Proficient in deploying and managing security solutions from leading vendors like Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud) and Cisco (FirePower/FTD Firewalls, Meraki MX, FMC Management).

• Ability to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring secure network infrastructure.

• Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in routing and switching issues, with a proven track record of resolving complex network problems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and stakeholders.