Enterprise Network Architect: Cloud & Security

Quadrant IQ Solutions LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadrant IQ Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale network infrastructures. The role emphasizes leadership in architecture, security, cloud networking, and large-scale transformations across client environments.

You will design scalable networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers), guide modernization efforts, and mentor engineers while collaborating with security and cloud teams to ensure secure, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• CCNP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience in large enterprise or consulting environments preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, high-performance network architectures.
• Lead network transformation initiatives incl. modernization, cloud adoption, hybrid networks.
• Develop network standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Architect LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers, and multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure teams for seamless integration.
• Evaluate networking technologies, tools, and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support pre-sales with solution design and client presentations.

Skills

routing and switching protocols

SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs

network security

cloud networking

data center networking

load balancers

network automation

monitoring & observability

ITIL processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT

Tools

F5

Citrix ADC

NGINX

Terraform

Job description

Quadrant IQ Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale network infrastructures. The role emphasizes leadership in architecture, security, cloud networking, and large-scale transformations across client environments.

You will design scalable networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers), guide modernization efforts, and mentor engineers while collaborating with security and cloud teams to ensure secure, high-performance solutions.