Network Architect
Job Title: Network ArchitectLocation: Irving, TXDuration: 12+ MonthsExperience Required: 15+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to design and lead enterprise-grade datacenter and hybrid cloud networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Cisco enterprise networking, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), hybrid cloud connectivity, high availability design, and network transformation initiatives.This role requires strong architecture leadership, hands-on technical depth, and experience delivering resilient, scalable, and secure network infrastructure for mission-critical enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDatacenter Network ArchitectureDesign and implement scalable, high-performance datacenter network architecturesDefine architecture for:Core layerDistribution layerAccess layer using Cisco enterprise networking technologiesArchitect:High availability (HA) modelsActive-active / active-passive redundancyFailover strategiesEnterprise resiliency frameworksEstablish:Network architecture standardsDesign patternsGovernance frameworksCisco Core NetworkingArchitect and support enterprise networking using:Cisco NexusCisco CatalystEnterprise routing and switching platformsDesign Layer 2 / Layer 3 network topologiesImplement and optimize routing protocols including:BGPOSPFEIGRPDrive:Capacity planningScalability improvementsPerformance optimizationLatency reduction initiativesLoad Balancing & Application DeliveryDesign and implement Citrix ADC / NetScaler solutions for enterprise application deliveryArchitect:Load balancing strategiesSSL offloadingTraffic optimizationSecure access architecturesSupport application availability in:Hybrid environmentsMulti-site architecturesCloud Networking & Hybrid ConnectivityDesign networking architectures across:AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformArchitect:VPC / VNet designsCloud routing and subnet modelsSecure cloud connectivityEnable:VPN connectivityAWS Direct ConnectAzure ExpressRouteHybrid datacenter-cloud integrationsSupport:Multi-regionMulti-cloud connectivity strategiesSecurity, DR & ResilienceDesign resilient network architectures with:Disaster recovery capabilitiesNetwork failover strategiesBusiness continuity alignmentImplement:Network segmentationFirewall integrationsZero Trust networking principlesConduct:DR validationFailover testingSecurity alignment reviewsAutomation & ModernizationDrive network automation initiatives using:AnsiblePython scriptingSupport modernization efforts involving:SD-WANSDNIntent-based networkingProgrammable network architecturesIntegrate network engineering practices with:DevOpsPlatform engineering ecosystemsTechnical SkillsRequired Skills & QualificationsNetworkingStrong Expertise InCisco NexusCisco CatalystEnterprise routing and switchingBGP / OSPF / EIGRPMPLSSD-WANLoad BalancingCitrix ADC / NetScalerTraffic managementApplication delivery optimizationCloud NetworkingExperience WithAWS networkingAzure networkingGoogle Cloud Platform networkingVPC / VNet designHybrid cloud connectivityConnectivityVPNDirect ConnectExpressRouteEnterprise WAN designSecurityNetwork segmentationFirewallsZero Trust architectureCompliance-driven network securityAutomationAnsiblePython (preferred)Experience Required15+ years of network architecture / network engineering experienceProven expertise designing:Enterprise datacenter networksHybrid cloud networking environmentsLarge-scale transformation programsStrong hands-on experience with:Cisco enterprise infrastructureCitrix ADC / NetScalerPreferred CertificationsCCNPCCIECitrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)AWS / Azure Networking CertificationsITILExpected DeliverablesHighly available enterprise network architecturesOptimized network performance and reduced latencySecure hybrid datacenter-cloud connectivityImproved enterprise security postureAutomated and scalable network provisioningKey SkillsCisco NexusCisco CatalystCitrix ADC / NetScalerAWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform NetworkingBGP / OSPF / EIGRPSD-WANNetwork ArchitectureHybrid Cloud Connectivity