Network Architect

Select Minds LLC

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Onsite work environment

Job summary

Select Minds LLC is seeking an experienced Network Architect based in Dallas, Texas, for a project lasting over 12 months. This role demands a strong ability to design, implement, and support complex enterprise network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with datacenter networking, routing/switching, SDN/SD-WAN technologies, and network security. Successful applicants will exhibit strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Competitive salary and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environments.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments.
  • Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, and global network operations.

Skills

TCP/IP
BGP
OSPF
MPLS
Routing & Switching
WAN Infrastructure
SDN / SD-WAN
Vulnerability Management
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Education

12+ years of IT Infrastructure and Networking experience
8+ years of hands-on enterprise network architecture and engineering experience

Tools

F5 GTM/LTM
Aruba Controllers
Aruba AirWave
Aruba Central
Aruba ClearPass

Job description

Benefits
  • Onsite
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement

Network Architect Houston, Texas Duration: 12+ Months Start Date: June 15, 2026 Openings: 2

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of large-scale enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across datacenter networking, routing and switching, wireless technologies, security, SDN/SD-WAN, and Aruba networking solutions.

This role requires strong hands‑on architectural experience supporting complex enterprise and global network environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure
  • Architect and manage routing, switching, and Spine-Leaf datacenter environments
  • Support enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, and global network operations
  • Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking environments
  • Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and vulnerability remediation
  • Implement and support Aruba wireless and network management solutions
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, QoS, NetFlow, IDS/IPS, and traffic management
  • Support IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for enterprise network initiatives
  • Ensure network scalability, redundancy, availability, and security best practices
Required Skills & Experience
Networking & Protocols
  • Strong expertise in:
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • MPLS
  • Multicast
  • RIP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • IPAM
Enterprise Networking
  • Routing & Switching
  • Spine-Leaf Datacenter Architecture
  • WAN Infrastructure
  • SDN / SD‑WAN
  • Virtual Networking
  • NAT & ACLs
  • Structured Cabling
  • Global Network Operations
Security & Network Services
  • F5 GTM/LTM
  • VPN
  • SSH
  • Proxy
  • IDS/IPS
  • NetFlow
  • QoS
  • Web Security
  • Device Hardening
  • Vulnerability Management
  • IPSec
  • SIEM
Wireless Technologies
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Wireless LAN Design & Support
Aruba / HP Technologies
  • Aruba Controllers
  • Aruba AirWave
  • Aruba Central
  • Aruba ClearPass
  • Aruba Access Points (APs)
Additional Requirements
  • Strong experience with both IPv4 and IPv6 environments
  • Excellent troubleshooting and architectural design skills
  • Ability to support enterprise-scale production environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Required Overall Experience

12+ years of overall IT Infrastructure and Networking experience

8+ years of hands‑on enterprise network architecture and engineering experience

Strong experience supporting large-scale datacenter and global enterprise environments

Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and security solutions

Preferred Qualifications
  • Enterprise or datacenter architecture experience
  • Certifications such as:
  • CCNP / CCIE
  • Aruba Certified Professional/Expert
  • Palo Alto / Fortinet Certifications
  • Experience supporting large global enterprise environments
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