Network Architect

Delan Associates, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. seeks a senior Network Architect to design and optimize enterprise networks onsite in Pittsburgh. The role demands hands-on leadership in routing, security, cloud networking, and large-scale transformations across LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and data centers.

The ideal candidate will guide cross-functional teams, drive standards, and mentor engineers while delivering high-performance, compliant solutions in client environments.

Qualifications

• Expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Hands-on with SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and network virtualization.
• Deep knowledge of network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust).
• Cloud networking experience across AWS/Azure GCP hybrids.
• Data center networking with Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, EVPN.
• Familiar with load balancers (F5/Citrix/NGINX).
• Proficient in Python/Ansible/Terraform for automation.
• Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk).
• Strong ITIL/ITSM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure enterprise network architectures.
• Lead transformation initiatives including cloud adoption.
• Develop and enforce network standards and best practices.
• Architect LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers, multi-clouds (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infra teams.
• Evaluate technologies, tools, and vendors for fit.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.
• Capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Support pre-sales with solution design and proposals.

Skills

Routing & Switching: BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

SD-WAN & MPLS

Network security (Firewalls/IDS/IPS)

Cloud networking (AWS VPC / Azure VN)*

Data center networking (Spine-Leaf /VX

Load balancers (F5 / Citrix ADC / NGIN

Network automation (Python / Ansible /

Monitoring & observability (SolarWinds

ITIL / ITSM basics

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Job Title: Network Architect

Experience: 11+ Years

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Day 1 Onsite)

Project Duration:C2H

Work Mode: Client Location (No REMOTE / No RELOCATION)

LOCALS ONLY

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network architecture, security, cloud networking, and large-scale transformations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on technical capabilities to support complex client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures across enterprise environments.
• Lead network transformation initiatives, including modernization, cloud adoption, and hybrid network solutions.
• Develop network standards, frameworks, and best practices aligned with business and security requirements.
• Architect solutions involving LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, cloud, infrastructure) to ensure seamless integration.
• Evaluate and recommend networking technologies, tools, and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and operations teams.
• Conduct network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Support pre-sales activities including solution design, proposals, and client presentations.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and network virtualization.
• Deep knowledge of network security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust architecture).
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, hybrid connectivity).
• Proficiency in data center networking (Spine-Leaf architecture, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Familiarity with load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC, NGINX).
• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.).
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Industry certifications such as:

• oCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• oAWS / Azure Networking Certifications
• Experience working in large enterprise or consulting environments.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and architectural design skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team mentoring capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment