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Georgia IT, Inc. lists this Senior Network Architect opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Network Architect
Location: Dallas, TX (Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX) Duration: Contract Rate: DOE Visa: USC / GC Only
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, engineering, and modernization of enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing scalable WAN/MAN/LAN architectures, evaluating emerging technologies, and delivering high-performance, secure communication solutions across voice, video, and data networks. This role requires deep expertise in Cisco platforms, routing protocols, and software-defined networking, along with strong leadership and architecture skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop engineering recommendations covering design, integration, installation, testing, and operational support of communication systems and network infrastructure
Support local, regional, and wide area networks, including voice, video, data, and imagery communications
Review existing network architecture and design modern WAN/MAN/LAN solutions
Recommend best practices, including SDN, intent-based networking, and network segmentation strategies
Design telecommunications circuit specifications and connectivity architecture
Identify and recommend routers, switches, and encryption devices for enterprise services
Deliver service catalog items for automated network provisioning and configuration management
Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, standards, and artifacts
Provide senior-level troubleshooting and performance optimization for complex LAN/WAN environments
Implement scalable, cost-effective, and high-performance IP networking solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise and cloud networking initiatives
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies
Strong experience with Cisco routing platforms, including ASR and ISR
Deep knowledge of routing protocols: BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE
Strong Layer 2 expertise, including STP, MST, VLANs
Experience troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN environments
Hands-on experience in network design and traffic engineering
Experience implementing high-performance enterprise IP networks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work across multiple teams and organizational levels
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77001, US
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