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