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IT Accel, Inc. lists this Sr Network Architect opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cisco Network Architect to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of a large-scale, enterprise network infrastructure. This role is responsible for defining the long-term network architecture vision across multiple domains, designing complex LAN/WAN environments, and guiding implementation and optimization efforts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep Cisco expertise and experience designing modern and legacy enterprise networks. This position works closely with IT leadership, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the network infrastructure supports current and future organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive enterprise-wide network architecture strategy and standards
Design, implement, and optimize complex LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless environments
Serve as a senior technical authority for network infrastructure solutions
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to align network strategy with organizational goals
Lead vendor evaluations, technology selection, and solution recommendations
Design and deploy network solutions including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and DHCP
Implement and support site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions
Oversee network upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
Produce high- and low-level design documentation, diagrams, and implementation guides
Maintain accurate records of network designs, configurations, and standards
Research emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations
Support both legacy network environments and modern software-defined architectures
Ensure network performance, security, and scalability best practices are followed
Required Experience
10+ years of enterprise network design, implementation, and support experience
Strong Cisco routing and switching expertise
Experience with Cisco firewalls and next-generation firewall technologies
SD-WAN design and implementation experience
Cisco wireless network design and support
Experience with F5 load balancers
Infoblox DNS and DHCP experience
Design and integration of complex network environments, including legacy and software-defined architectures
Proven ability to integrate multiple technologies and services within large environments
Required Certifications (one or more)
CCDP (Design) or CCNP (Routing & Switching, Data Center, or Wireless)
Cisco DNA
Cisco Client
Cisco ACI
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Additional Technical Focus Areas (Nice to Have)
Cisco Data Networking
Lead data center network design and implementation
Advanced routing and complex enterprise network environments
Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization
Network Security and NGFW
Design, deploy, and manage Cisco next-generation firewalls
Implement best practices across legacy, SDA, ACI, and Client environments
Perform firewall upgrades and patching
Identity and Access Management
Design and manage network access control solutions using Cisco Client
AAA and RADIUS authentication experience
Implement NAC best practices and policy enforcement
Network Infrastructure & Operations
High- and low-level design of complex topologies
Collaboration with cross-functional technical teams
Proactive maintenance, patching, and performance optimization
Security & Threat Protection
Apply campus-wide security best practices
Stay current with cybersecurity trends and standards
Proactively secure and harden network components
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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