Network Architect #26-25524

US Tech Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a senior network architect to design, deploy, and operate secure enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, data center, and hybrid cloud environments. The role emphasizes VXLAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers, and monitoring in multi-vendor setups including Cisco, Meraki, Arista, Fortinet, Check Point, and F5.

You will implement cybersecurity-focused architectures using IPS, SASE, ZTNA, and Identity-based controls with IAM integration (AWS, Entra ID, Intune).

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of enterprise networking and data center design.
• Broad WAN/LAN and cloud networking experience with security by design.
• Hands-on across multiple vendor solutions and modern security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable enterprise networks across LAN/WAN, data center, wireless and hybrid cloud.
• Lead architecture initiatives with routing, switching, VXLAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, firewalls and monitoring.
• Develop cybersecurity-focused networks using IPS, SASE, ZTNA, and Zero Trust principles.
• Integrate hybrid cloud and identity solutions (AWS, Entra ID, Intune) for secure connectivity.
• Provide technical leadership across multi-vendor environments and document improvements.

Skills

Enterprise Networking

Routing & Switching

VXLAN

Data Center Architecture

MPLS & SD-WAN

Cloud Networking

Wireless Networking

Firewalls & Load Balancers

Proxy & VoIP

Network Monitoring

Zero Trust / ZTNA

IAM & Identity

AWS

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Arista

Fortinet

Check Point

F5

AWS

Intune

Entra ID

Job description

Duration: 6+ Months Contract with possible extension

Job Description:

• Expert-level knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VXLAN, and modern data center architectures.
• Broad expertise across WAN, LAN, and cloud networking technologies, including MPLS, SD-WAN, circuit provisioning and handoffs, wireless networking, firewalls, load balancers, proxy services, VoIP and monitoring solutions.
• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies, including IPS, Client, SASE, ZTNA, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud and identity platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Clienture, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Intune.
• Demonstrated success in architecting, deploying, and operating multi-vendor network solutions, with extensive hands‑on experience across Cisco, Meraki, Arista, Fortinet, Check Point, and F5 technologies.

Roles & Responsibilites:

• Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Lead network architecture and engineering initiatives involving routing, switching, VXLAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers, proxy services, VoIP, and network monitoring.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity-focused network architectures incorporating IPS, Client, SASE, ZTNA, Zero Trust, network segmentation, and identity-based access controls.
• Architect and integrate hybrid cloud and identity solutions across AWS, Microsoft Clienture, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Intune while ensuring secure connectivity and operational resilience.
• Provide technical leadership across multi-vendor environments, including Cisco, Meraki, Arista, Fortinet, Check Point, and F5, covering solution design, implementation, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous optimization.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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