Network Architect

My3Tech; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

My3Tech in Columbia, SC is seeking a Network Architect - Consultant to lead enterprise network initiatives onsite with occasional remote work. The role requires 4+ years in network architecture, hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, Juniper, Fortinet, AWS/Azure networking, IaC, and strong security practices.

Candidates must be US citizens or legal residents, willing to relocate, with a related bachelor's and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and engineering.
• Proven expertise in LAN/WAN, Juniper routing/switching, TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and network security.
• Experience leading complex network initiatives and infrastructure modernization.

Skills

Enterprise network architecture

LAN/WAN

Juniper routing & switching

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Fortinet firewalls

VPN/SASE security

AWS/Azure networking

Network automation & IaC

Observability & metrics

Leadership of network initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/NET Eng

JNCIP-ENT or higher

Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or higher

CCNP Enterprise or CCIE

Aruba networking certification

AWS or Microsoft Azure networking certification

ITIL Foundation or higher

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Network Architect - Consultant

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 6 Months

Work Location: Fully onsite; occasional remote work permissible

Candidate Requirement: SC resident or willing to relocate; US Citizen or Legal Resident

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience with enterprise network architecture and engineering.
• 4+ years of experience with LAN/WAN, Juniper routing and switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
• 4+ years of experience leading complex network architecture and engineering initiatives.
• 4+ years of experience with infrastructure modernization, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, resiliency, and high availability.
• 4+ years of experience with Fortinet firewalls, VPN/SASE, NAC, segmentation, and security policies.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure networking.
• 4+ years of experience with network automation, scripting, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code.
• 4+ years of experience with network monitoring, observability, analytics, metrics, and performance management.

Preferred Skills:

• Enterprise network strategy, architecture standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Higher education network architecture and engineering experience.
• Aruba and Cisco enterprise switching and wireless technologies.
• Enterprise observability, telemetry, automation, and self-healing infrastructure.
• Virtualization, cloud networking, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Enterprise cybersecurity, zero-trust, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure projects with facilities, contractors, consultants, and engineering firms.

Required Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred Education/Certifications
• JNCIP-ENT or higher.
• Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or higher.
• CCNP Enterprise or CCIE.
• Aruba networking certification.
• AWS or Microsoft Azure networking certification.
• ITIL Foundation or higher.
• CompTIA Security+.