Network Architect

ADP, Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. seeks a Network Architect to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise networks using Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista, delivering secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure for large clients.

The role combines hands-on architecture (70%) with pre-sales support (30%), including discovery, SOW input, workshops, and technical proposals, with travel up to 20% and collaboration across service delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of enterprise networking with Cisco, Fortinet and Arista.
• Strong routing, switching, firewall, VPNs and network segmentation knowledge.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, deploy, and manage enterprise networks using Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista.
• Lead network infrastructure projects including upgrades and migrations.
• Perform network assessments, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless solutions.
• Ensure network security, high availability, and DR readiness.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal enablement.
• Stay current with vendor updates and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to design tailored network solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Assist in developing SOWs, LOE estimates, and proposals.
• Conduct discovery sessions to align solutions with needs.
• Support PoC engagements.

Skills

5+ years networking

Cisco Fortinet Arista experience

Routing and Switching

Network monitoring tools

Documentation and communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Arista

SD-WAN

NAC

Job description

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Network Architect

Full-time Regular Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Network Architect (Cisco, Fortinet, Arista)

Location:Must reside in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Oregon, or California

Compensation: Starting at $120,000.00 (DOE)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to join our Consulting Services team. This role is primarily focused on delivering network infrastructure solutions (70%) while also supporting pre-sales activities (30%) to help scope and architect client engagements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista technologies and a strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery:

• Architect, design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista platforms.
• Lead network infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and greenfield implementations.
• Perform network assessments, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance.
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless solutions.
• Ensure network security, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical enablement.
• Stay current with vendor updates, industry trends, and best practices.

Pre-Sales Engineering

• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to understand client requirements and design tailored network solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops to articulate solution value.
• Assist in developing scopes of work (SOWs), level-of-effort estimates, and technical proposals.
• Conduct discovery sessions and assessments to align solutions with business and technical needs.
• Provide input into strategic account planning and support proof-of-concept (POC) engagements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking with hands-on expertise in Cisco, Fortinet and Arista technologies.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewall, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Travel required up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certification such as CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or Arista ACE.
• Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud networking (Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Exposure to NAC solutions and network access control policies
• Prior experience in a client-facing pre-sales architect role.