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VARITE INC · 1 month ago

USA_Technical Architect

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$54.26/hr - $56.81/hr

10+ years exp

VARITE INC is seeking a Technical Architect to develop and maintain WAN transport architecture for various sites. The role involves leading the transition to a cloud-optimized architecture while ensuring security and compliance.

Information Technology & Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain WAN transport architecture for colocation data center sites, headquarters, and multiple remote office locations

Lead the transition from the current MPLS hub-and-spoke network to a resilient, cloud-optimized architecture leveraging SD-WAN and modern transport technologies

Design backbone/MPLS topology to ensure high availability, redundancy, and optimal routing

Ensure new architecture supports hybrid cloud, remote workforce, and security compliance requirements

Architect secure remote worker access flows leveraging GlobalProtect VPN and Ping MFA

Integrate WAN design with Palo Alto firewalls and Cloudflare services for advanced security posture

Design high-performance connectivity solutions for Hyperscaler (AWS / Azure), including Direct Connect, VPN, and Transit Gateway architectures

Design redundancy and failover strategies for cloud connectivity to maintain business continuity

Optimized routing between on-premises data centers, headquarters, and cloud environments for low latency and cost efficiency

Define migration strategy, timelines, and risk mitigation plans for seamless transformation

Define and manage internet egress points for performance, security, and compliance

Implement traffic engineering and QoS policies across WAN links

Work closely with network operations, security teams, and cloud architects to align WAN architecture with business and compliance requirements

Document architecture standards, policies, and procedures for WAN transport

Qualification

WAN architectureMPLSSD-WANPalo Alto firewallsCloudflare servicesVPN technologiesAWS Direct ConnectZero Trust principlesCommunicationDocumentation skillsCross-functional leadership