Network Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and engineer modern network infrastructures across data centers and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in network engineering and expertise in Zero Trust Network Access solutions like Zscaler. Responsibilities include developing scalable architectures, leading deployments, and optimizing network performance. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management are essential skills for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in network engineering/architecture roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing modern network architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler or other ZTNA solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and secure network architectures for data centers, cloud platforms, and campus networks.
• Lead the design and deployment of Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA solutions.
• Optimize network performance and reliability through proactive monitoring.

Skills

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions

Network architecture

Security integration

Routing and switching

Network automation

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Zscaler

Python

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, engineer, and implement modern network infrastructures across data center, cloud, and campus environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler and a strong background in network architecture and security integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and secure network architectures for data centers, cloud platforms, and campus networks.
• Ensure alignment with organizational security and compliance standards.

Implementation & Integration

• Lead the design and deployment of Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA solutions in collaboration with the Security team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, plan implementations, and conduct testing.
• Engineer and maintain network infrastructure to support business-critical applications.
• Optimize network performance and reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Prepare detailed design documents, implementation plans, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in network engineering/architecture roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing modern network architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler or other ZTNA solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible preferred).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Zscaler Certified Professional, or equivalent.
• Experience with network security frameworks and compliance standards.