Network Architect

Network Engineer (Security) Location Richmond, VA (Hybrid Onsite presence required 1 day per week) Duration 6 Months Contract-to-Hire Only W2 Important Note Only vetted candidates with the following mandatory skill set: Palo Alto Firewall / Security ( Must Have ) Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Enterprise Networking Strong Communication Skills Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with Architect-level expertise (12+ years) in Enterprise Networking, Security, Cloud Networking, and SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in BGP routing, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, and Cloud Networking architectures across Azure, AWS, and Hybrid environments. Top Skills Required Mandatory Deep expertise in BGP Routing and Network Design Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Enterprise Networking Excellent Communication Skills Preferred Cisco Meraki Full Stack Azure Networking AWS Networking Carrier & ISP Management Multi-Cloud Networking Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Lead the design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures across Azure, AWS, and Hybrid environments. Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units. Architect secure and scalable connectivity patterns including: Site-to-Site VPNs Client VPNs SD-WAN Deployments Cloud Transit Hubs Hub-and-Spoke Network Models Define enterprise standards for:

Routing Network Segmentation High Availability Cloud Networking Design and Manage Networking Across:

Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

Implement and Maintain:

Virtual Networks (VNets/VPCs)

Peering and Private Connectivity Azure ExpressRoute AWS Direct Connect Network Security Controls NSGs Firewalls Routing Tables Integrate On-Premises and Cloud Environments Routing & Core Networking Design and Troubleshoot Complex Routing Environments Using:

BGP OSPF EIGRP

Responsibilities:

Optimize routing policies for: Performance Failover Traffic Engineering Lead troubleshooting efforts involving:

Latency Packet Loss Asymmetric Routing Security & Firewalls Manage Next-Generation Firewall Solutions:

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls PAN-OS Panorama Responsibilities:

Define and enforce security policies NAT Configuration and Management Network Segmentation Strategies Partner with Security Teams on:

Threat Mitigation Compliance Requirements SD-WAN & Branch Networking Design and Support:

Cisco Viptela /

Cisco SD-WAN Manage and Optimize:

Cisco Meraki Full Stack

MX MS MR

Ensure:

Consistent Security Policies Performance Optimization Network Visibility Across All Sites Carrier & Vendor Management Act As:

Primary Technical Liaison with

Telecom Carriers and ISPs Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot Circuit Issues Latency Outages Routing Anomalies Validate and Design Circuit Turn-Ups:

DIA MPLS

Broadband LTE/5G Coordinate with

Vendors During:

Deployments Escalations Outages Operations & Leadership Responsibilities:

Serve as Tier-3 Escalation Point for

Network-Related Incidents Mentor Junior Network Engineers Provide Technical Leadership and Guidance Develop and Maintain:

Documentation Standards Runbooks Participate in On-Call Rotation as Needed Required Qualifications Experience Architect-Level Network Engineering Experience (12+ Years) Deep Expertise in

BGP Routing and Network Design Hands-On Experience With:

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Cisco Meraki Full Stack Additional Requirements Proven experience designing and implementing Cloud Networking Architectures Strong troubleshooting skills across: Routing Firewalls Connectivity Domains Experience working directly with Telecom Carriers and ISPs Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications Experience With:

Multi-Tenant Network Environments Multi-Environment Network Consolidation Initiatives Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)

CCNP CCIE PCNSE

(Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

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