Network Architect

Job Title: Network Architect (Cisco, Fortinet, Arista)

Location: Must reside in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Oregon, or California 

Compensation: Starting at $120,000.00 (DOE)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to join our Consulting Services team. This role is primarily focused on delivering network infrastructure solutions (70%) while also supporting pre-sales activities (30%) to help scope and architect client engagements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista technologies and a strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery:

• Architect, design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista platforms.
• Lead network infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and greenfield implementations. 
• Perform network assessments, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance.
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless solutions.
• Ensure network security, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical enablement.
• Stay current with vendor updates, industry trends, and best practices.

Pre-Sales Engineering

• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to understand client requirements and design tailored network solutions. 
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops to articulate solution value. 
• Assist in developing scopes of work (SOWs), level-of-effort estimates, and technical proposals. 
• Conduct discovery sessions and assessments to align solutions with business and technical needs. 
• Provide input into strategic account planning and support proof-of-concept (POC) engagements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking with hands-on expertise in Cisco, Fortinet and Arista technologies.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewall, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Travel required up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certification such as CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or Arista ACE.
• Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud networking (Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Exposure to NAC solutions and network access control policies
• Prior experience in a client-facing pre-sales architect role.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance