Network Architect

IT Resources; Brandon (FL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 114 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IT Resources in Brandon, FL seeks an experienced Network Architect for a 12-month contract. Lead enterprise LAN/WAN design, cloud networking, and security strategy in a regulated environment.

You will develop architectures aligned with business goals, implement zero-trust principles, and ensure compliance with NERC CIP, PCI DSS, IEC 62443, NIST standards, and ISO/IEC 27001. Strong TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, and routing expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network architecture and building enterprise networks.
• Experience with secure, regulated environments and compliance frameworks is required.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (OSPF/BGP).

Responsabilités

• Design enterprise LAN/WAN and cloud networking architectures.
• Provide architectural oversight for secure, resilient infrastructures.
• Implement NAC, DMZ, ACLs, and zero-trust network security.
• Guide network automation, VPNs, and ISP connectivity across large environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements.

Connaissances

Network design

TCP/IP & routing

Security architecture

Zero-trust

Regulatory compliance

NERC CIP

PCI DSS

ISO 27001

NIST SP 800-82

Cloud networking

Description du poste

We’re seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and guide secure, resilient enterprise network solutions. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with deep network architecture experience who can provide technical leadership across traditional infrastructure, cloud networking, and network security while supporting a highly regulated environment.

• Pay Rate: $80–$83/hour
• Employment Type: 12-month contract

What You’ll Do

• Design and provide architectural oversight for enterprise LAN/WAN, cloud networking, wireless, routing and switching, IPAM, DNS, load balancing, VPNs, proxies, and related infrastructure.
• Develop network architectures that align with business objectives, technology strategy, security requirements, and industry standards.
• Architect secure network solutions using technologies and approaches such as network access control (NAC), segmentation, ACLs, intrusion detection, DMZ architecture, and zero-trust principles.
• Design network components for major infrastructure initiatives and provide technical direction throughout implementation.
• Support network automation, ISP connectivity, hyperconverged infrastructure, and other enterprise networking capabilities.
• Ensure network architecture and operations address applicable regulatory and security requirements.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network architecture, including designing and implementing enterprise network solutions.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Experience designing network security solutions for critical infrastructure, preferably within the energy or electrical sector.
• Strong understanding of network segmentation, DMZ architecture, NAC, ACLs, and zero-trust security models.
• Familiarity with relevant security and compliance frameworks, including NERC CIP, PCI DSS, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and ISO/IEC 27001.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP are preferred.