Network Architect

Select Minds LLC

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
802.11, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, BGP, Best Practices, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Communication Skills, Computer Security, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, F5 Network Software, Firewalls, IPsec (IP Security), IPv4, IPv6, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Multicast, NAT (Network Address Translation), Netflow, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Scalability, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Production Systems, QoS (Quality of Service), RIP (Routing Information Protocol), SSH (Secure Shell), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN, Wireless Security, Wireless WAN
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
12 days ago
Benefits:
  • Onsite
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement

Network Architect
Houston, Texas
Duration: 12+ Months
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Openings: 2


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

About the Company

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