Elios Talent · 7 hours ago
Senior Network Architect
Orange County, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expElios Talent is seeking a Senior Network Architect to provide on-site leadership and hands-on expertise in supporting a complex, enterprise-scale network within a public-sector organization. The role involves network architecture, modernization strategy, and operational excellence across various systems, while also serving as a mentor within the IT environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Derrick Meulman
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain a secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network leveraging Cisco technologies
Develop network segmentation, VLAN strategies, and routing topologies including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
Architect connectivity solutions for remote sites, mobile units, data centers, and public safety systems
Lead network modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, wireless infrastructure upgrades, and zero-trust network access
Serve as the hands-on lead engineer for network deployments, upgrades, and incident response
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers (WLCs), and wireless endpoints
Design and manage:
VPNs
Quality of Service (QoS)
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Network monitoring and logging using tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, and SNMP
Act as the Level 4 escalation point for complex network issues and performance optimization
Serve as the organization’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise networking, advising IT leadership and operational teams
Train, coach, and mentor junior and mid-level network technicians
Lead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during implementations and support activities
Develop and maintain SOPs, how-to guides, and operational documentation for ongoing internal use
Support staff interested in pursuing networking certifications such as CCNA and CCNP
Perform other activities reasonably related to the role as assigned to support operational and organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, including architecture and design
Deep hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies
Strong expertise in routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and network security
Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments
Ability to work full-time onsite in Orange County, CA
Preferred
Prior experience in public-sector, law-enforcement, or regulated environments
Company
Elios Talent
Elios is a technology-driven staffing firm that connects top talent with leading companies across healthcare, technology, finance, and legal industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase