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Network Architect

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Plugins Inc

Houston, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 8 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Network Architect Greetings from Plugins Inc.!! We have an urgent requirement for a Network Architect position with our client.

Position:

Network Architect

Location:

Houston, Texas

Duration:

12+ Months We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of large-scale enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across datacenter networking, routing and switching, wireless technologies, security, SDN/SD-WAN, and Aruba networking solutions. This role requires strong hands-on architectural experience supporting complex enterprise and global network environments. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure Architect and manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, and global network operations Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking environments Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and vulnerability remediation Implement and support Aruba wireless and network management solutions Monitor and optimize network performance, QoS, NetFlow, IDS/IPS, and traffic management Support IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for enterprise network initiatives Ensure network scalability, redundancy, availability, and security best practices Required Skills & Experience Networking & Protocols Strong expertise in:

TCP/IP BGP OSPF MPLS

Multicast

RIP DNS DHCP IPAM

Enterprise Networking Routing & Switching Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture WAN Infrastructure

SDN / SD-WAN

Virtual Networking NAT & ACLs Structured Cabling Global Network Operations Security & Network Services

F5 GTM/LTM VPN SSH

Proxy IDS/IPS NetFlow QoS Web Security Device Hardening Vulnerability Management IPSec SIEM Wireless Technologies 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wireless LAN Design & Support Aruba / HP Technologies Aruba Controllers Aruba AirWave Aruba Central Aruba ClearPass Aruba Access Points (APs) Additional Requirements Strong experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills Ability to support enterprise-scale production environments Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Required Overall Experience 12+ years of overall IT Infrastructure and Networking experience 8+ years of hands-on enterprise network architecture and engineering experience Strong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environments Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and security solutions Preferred Qualifications Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience Certifications such as:

CCNP / CCIE

Aruba Certified Professional/Expert Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications Experience supporting large global enterprise environments