Network Architect
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Network Architect to join their team! This position is located in Denver, Colorado.
Duties:
- Lead the high-level network design and architecture for enterprise and service provider environments
- Architect and guide on-prem to cloud migrations, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and security across platforms (GCP & AWS)
- Define and implement network frameworks, standards, and best practices to support scalability, availability, and resilience
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, cloud, security, systems, and operations, to align network strategy with organizational goals
- Evaluate emerging technologies and design modern network solutions incorporating automation, SDN, and cloud-native principles
- Provide technical direction, mentorship, and validation to network engineers and project teams
- Work closely with vendors to assess new technologies and resolve complex issues
Desired Skills/Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in network architecture and design within large enterprise or telecom environments
- Proven background in telecommunications networking, including WAN/LAN, data center, and cloud interconnect designs
- Hands-on experience with GCP and AWS networking services: VPCs, transit gateways, hybrid connectivity, etc.
- Deep expertise in Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto ecosystems: routing, switching, and security
- Strong understanding of network automation, SDN, and infrastructure-as-code: Terraform, Ansible, or similar
- Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Adaptable and curious technologist, someone who embraces emerging trends and continuous learning, not stuck in “the old way” of doing things
- Relevant certifications such as: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, or cloud certifications preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
- 401K offered
The approximate pay range for this position starting at $140,000-155,000+. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
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