Network Architect

Network Architect

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ / Alpharetta, GA(5days onsite)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Network Architect to lead network design and technical delivery for a new data center

(primary/secondary). This role partners with security, computer, storage, backup/DR, and facilities teams

to implement a production-grade network that supports critical workloads, tight security controls, and

predictable operations. The architect owns the network target state, standards, configurations, testing,

and migration/cutover governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Strategy: Define target-state DC network architecture including fabric

design, routing strategy, segmentation model, and operational standards aligned to resiliency

and security requirements.

• Data Center Fabric: Architect and guide implementation of leaf-spine with EVPN/VXLAN and/or

Cisco ACI (or equivalent); define underlay/overlay, BGP, MTU/jumbo frames, and control-plane

protections.

• Segmentation & Security Zones: Design VRF/VLAN strategy, micro-segmentation alignment

(where applicable), east-west controls, firewall placement, and north-south security boundaries

in coordination with InfoSec.

• DC Interconnect (DCI) & WAN Edge: Design DCI between DC1/DC2, connectivity to

WAN/Internet/cloud, redundancy, QoS, and routing policy (BGP/OSPF as required).

• Core Network Services: Own integration patterns for DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox or equivalent),

NTP, PKI/cert dependencies, TACACS/RADIUS, and network management.

• Load Balancing & Traffic Services: Partner on L4–L7 design (e.g., F5 or equivalent), VIP standards,

failover, and integration with security zones.

• Observability & Operations: Define monitoring/telemetry (SNMP/streaming telemetry),

syslog/SIEM integration, NetFlow/IPFIX, alerting standards, and operational runbooks.

• Implementation Governance: Validate BOMs and vendor designs, lead build MOPs, configuration

standards, peer reviews, and testing/acceptance criteria.

• Migration & Cutover Support: Create cutover plans for network moves (routing changes, VLAN

extensions, DCI cutovers), rollback procedures, and validation checklists; support window

change.

• Documentation & Standards: Maintain network HLD/LLD, diagrams, IP plans, naming

conventions, port maps, and “as-built” documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in enterprise network architecture with delivery leadership in new DC builds or

major network transformations.

• Deep expertise in DC networking concepts: BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, leaf-spine, routing policy,

redundancy, and high availability design.

• Strong experience with segmentation: VRFs/VLANs, security zoning, and firewall integration.

• Proven ability to produce HLD/LLD, standards, MOPs, and operational runbooks.

• Strong stakeholder leadership across security, compute, storage, and facilities with clear

communication and decision-making.