Network Architect

All IT Solutions LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

All IT Solutions LLC seeks a Network Architect to join a client engagement in a hybrid Chicago, IL environment. The role requires expert data center routing and switching, BGP/OSPF, SD-WAN design, and cloud connectivity with Azure ExpressRoute or AWS Direct Connect.

You will lead migrations, troubleshooting, and implementation across on-prem, colocation, and cloud locations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of enterprise networking experience, strong cross-team collaboration skills, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience deploying, migrating, and supporting complex enterprise and data center networks.
• Expert-level Data Center Networking with Cisco Nexus and Catalyst in enterprise environments.
• Strong BGP/OSPF, Layer 2/Layer 3 design, resiliency, and high-availability patterns.
• Deep SD-WAN/WAN experience including Prisma SD-WAN and private cloud connectivity.
• Experience with private cloud connectivity (Azure ExpressRoute / AWS Direct Connect) and cloud collaboration.
• Automation familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Python; IaC/GitOps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on design, deployment, migration, and troubleshooting across data centers, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity.
• Assess environments, craft implementation approaches, and execute production work with minimal direction.
• Coordinate with Architecture, Cloud, Security, Operations, and vendors; plan cutovers and post-change validation.
• Develop and maintain operation handoff docs, diagrams, and configuration standards.

Skills

Data Center Networking

Routing Protocols

SD-WAN & Enterprise WAN

Cloud Connectivity

Implementation Leadership

Observability & Troubleshooting

Communication

Network Design

Global Deployments

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco NDFC

Palo Alto

Infoblox

F5

Terraform

Ansible

Python

GitHub

Azure ExpressRoute

AWS Direct Connect

Job description

Network ArchitectAll IT SolutionsUnited States · Chicago, IL, USAWorkplace Type — HybridEmployment Type — ContractWe are currently seeking a qualified Network Architect to support this engagement. Please review the complete requirements, work location, employment type, and screening questions before applying. Candidates whose experience closely matches the position will be contacted directly by the AIS recruiting team.Job SummaryAll IT Solutions is seeking a Network Architect to join a client engagement.Required QualificationsData Center Networking: Expert-level, hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching in Cisco Nexus and Catalyst environmentsRouting/Switching Protocols: Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, Layer 2/Layer 3 design, resiliency, segmentation, and production change executionIndustry Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience deploying, migrating, managing, and supporting complex enterprise and data center networks across on-premises and colocation environmentsSD-WAN & Enterprise WAN: Deep experience with design, deployment, migrations, routing integration, policy, branch connectivity, path selection, and production troubleshooting; Prisma SD-WAN stronglyCloud Connectivity: Practical experience with Azure ExpressRoute and/or AWS Direct Connect, including BGP routing, route advertisement, redundancy, and collaboration with cloud teamsImplementation Leadership: Ability to assess environments, develop implementation approaches, execute production work, validate results, and resolve issues with minimal directionComplex Migrations: Experience planning and executing high-risk network migrations with dependency management, testing, change control, rollback planning, and post-implementation validationObservability & Troubleshooting: Deep understanding of packet analysis, telemetry, monitoring, and observability tools across hybrid network environmentsCommunication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Cloud, Security, vendors, and globally distributed teamsSenior hands-on engineer with deep expertise in data center routing and switching, enterprise WAN and SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud connectivityData Center Routing & Switching: Implement, migrate, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus and Catalyst environments, including complex L2/L3 designs, BGP, OSPF, redundancy, segmentation, and high-availability patternsCloud Connectivity: Implement and troubleshoot private connectivity between on-premises and public cloud (Azure ExpressRoute and/or AWS Direct Connect); collaborate with Cloud Engineering on routing, resiliency, and operationsGlobal Network Deployments: Lead hands-on deployments and complex migrations across private data centers, colocation facilities, cloud connectivity environments, and enterprise locations, including planning, testing, cutover, rollback, and post-change validationTier 3 Technical Support: Serve as senior escalation point for Network Engineering and Operations; independently diagnose and resolve complex production issues across data center, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud-connected environmentsNetwork Design: Contribute implementation expertise to architecture and design discussions; review solutions for operational readiness, supportability, risk, and execution feasibilityDocumentation & Knowledge Transfer: Develop and maintain designs, implementation plans, methods of procedure, testing and rollback plans, diagrams, configuration standards, and operational handoff documentationPrimary Focus: Engineering execution — personally implementing, migrating, troubleshooting, and supporting production infrastructure while contributing practical input to network designs and architecture decisionsScope: Deliver and support network infrastructure across global private data centers, colocation facilities, cloud connectivity environments, and enterprise sitesAutonomy: Take ownership of complex tasks with minimal direction; collaborate with Architecture, Cloud, Security, Operations, and application teams; transition completed solutions into stable operational supportPreferred QualificationsCisco Data Center Platforms: Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and data center fabric management; Cisco NDFC strongly preferred; Catalyst Center a plusNetwork Security & Adjacent Services (preferred): Enterprise firewalls, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing; Palo Alto and Infoblox particularly valuable; F5 a plusAutomation Awareness: Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Python, GitHub, GitHub Actions, IaC, and GitOps; must be willing to learn and collaborate with automation-focused engineers (advanced coding not required; creating automation code preferred)Data Center Network Management: Deploy and operate data center network fabrics and management platforms (Cisco NDFC or comparable strongly preferred)SD-WAN & Enterprise WAN: Design, deploy, migrate, and support enterprise SD-WAN and WAN services (Prisma SD-WAN strongly preferred)Network Services Collaboration: Work across next-gen firewalls, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and application delivery/load-balancing platforms (Palo Alto, Infoblox, F5 preferred)Automation: Work in an engineering environment using automation and Infrastructure as Code; familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Python, GitHub, GitHub Actions, IaC, or GitOps desired; creation of automation codeCCNP-level knowledge stronglyRelevant Cisco certifications are a plus (e.g, CCNP, CCIE)ABOUT ALL IT SOLUTIONS LLCHeadquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, All IT Solutions LLC is a technology and workforce solutions company serving government and commercial organizations throughout the United States. AIS provides IT staffing and staff augmentation, cybersecurity, IT consulting, custom software development, cloud services, data engineering, artificial intelligence, application development, and related technology solutions.AIS is an NMSDC/EMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise and an NYC Department of Small Business Services-certified M/WBE. We participate in E-Verify and are committed to maintaining professional, transparent, and compliant hiring practices.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAll IT Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, performance, and legitimate business requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.RECRUITMENT NOTICEAll IT Solutions LLC is a staffing and technology services company and may receive fees or compensation from client organizations for recruiting, staffing, placement, or workforce services. Candidates are never charged an application, recruitment, placement, or interview fee by All IT Solutions LLC.Any commercial rates, fees, or staffing arrangements are between All IT Solutions LLC and its clients and do not require payment from the candidate.Official recruiting communications will come from an authorized All IT Solutions representative or an @allitsolutions.us email address.ApplyApply Now: https://careers.allitsolutions.net/jobs/network-architect-2026-5f728faa/apply