KellyMitchell Group · 4 hours ago
Network Architect
Englewood, CO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55/hr - $79/hr
10+ years expKellyMitchell Group is seeking a Network Architect to join their team. The role involves leading the design and development of network architectures for enterprise-level networks and providing technical leadership to engineering and operations teams.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of network architectures, roadmaps, and technical specifications for enterprise-level networks, encompassing on-premise data centers and hybrid cloud environments
Serve as the subject matter expert for all network-related technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams
Evaluate, recommend, and integrate new technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) to improve network agility and efficiency
Design and implement robust network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security fabric components
Manage network segmentation and isolation strategies to protect sensitive data and critical systems, ensuring compliance with security standards
Design and manage network load-balancing solutions to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and efficient traffic distribution across the network
Oversee the implementation of routing and switching protocols to ensure network stability, performance, and scalability across multi-site and global environments
Ensure the design of secure interconnectivity between on-premise infrastructure, cloud services, and remote access points
Develop comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, topologies, and implementation plans, and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for complex network issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and application development, to align network architecture with business goals and security requirements
Stay current on emerging networking and security trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering
5+ years in a network architect role designing enterprise-level networks
Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols and configuration such as: Cisco and Juniper
Extensive experience with network security technologies, including firewalls such as: Palo Alto and Check Point, IDS/IPS, and VPNs
Proven experience architecting and implementing secure solutions for on-premise and cloud (IaaS/PaaS) environments
Strong knowledge of Software-Defined Networking principles and practical experience with SDN technologies
Expertise in designing and managing load-balancing systems for high-traffic applications
Experience with network modeling, capacity planning, and performance analysis
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Cisco, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers
Preferred
Relevant industry certifications such as: CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate are highly desirable
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered
Company
KellyMitchell Group
KellyMitchell is a HR firm for IT and technical staffing for organizations globally.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cassandra Sanford
CEO and Owner
Gina Chisholm
Vice President - Business Operations
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