Network Architect

Matlen Silver; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking senior Network Architects to design and implement a modern DMZ environment for an enterprise perimeter. One role emphasizes Arista Fabric, another focuses on cloud integration across AWS/Azure/GCP, with strong Cisco routing and switching expertise throughout.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in network architecture, hands-on DMZ design, and experience in large-scale enterprise networks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network engineering and architecture experience.
• Experience with DMZ architecture and enterprise perimeter environments.
• Proficiency in Arista Fabric.
• Experience integrating with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong Cisco routing and switching expertise.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and data center networking.
• Solid TCP/IP and network design principles.
• Experience with multiple enterprise networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a modern enterprise DMZ environment.
• Lead Arista Fabric integration within DMZ architecture.
• Collaborate on public cloud networking with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Provide architectural documentation and cross-functional coordination.
• Design and implement network security controls in perimeter.

Skills

10+ years

DMZ architecture

Arista Fabric

Public cloud integration

Cisco routing & switching

Data center networking

TCP/IP fundamentals

Architecture documentation

Tools

Arista Fabric

Cisco Nexus

F5 load balancer

SDN platforms

Job description

Employment Type: FTE

Openings: 2

Role Overview

We are seeking senior Network Architects with deep experience designing and engineering enterprise-scale DMZ environments. These architects will help design and implement a modern, state-of-the-art DMZ environment, with one position focused heavily on Arista Fabric and another focused on public cloud integration.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of network engineering and architecture experience, with a significant portion focused on DMZ architecture and enterprise perimeter environments
• Strong experience designing, implementing, enhancing, upgrading, or migrating large-scale enterprise network environments
• Arista Fabric experience — required, particularly for the DMZ architecture/buildout
• Experience integrating enterprise network infrastructure with at least one major public cloud platform:
• AWS
• GCP
• Very strong Cisco routing and switching expertise
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and enterprise data center networking
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network architecture/design principles
• Experience with a broad range of enterprise networking technologies, including as many of the following as possible:
• Arista Fabric
• Fortinet
• F5
• SDN
• OSPF
• BGP
• VLANs
• PKI
• QoS
• VRRP / FHRP
• MPLS
• DDoS protection tools such as Arbor and Prolexic/Akamai
• Experience working within a large enterprise environment.
• Strong architecture documentation, technical design, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills

Position Focus

Network Architect – Arista DMZ

• Strong Arista Fabric background
• Cisco routing/switching and data center networking
• Design and implementation of the new enterprise DMZ environment
• Public cloud networking experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience integrating enterprise DMZ/network architecture with public cloud platforms
• Strong Cisco routing/switching and data center networking background

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking or financial services experience
• Programming or scripting experience
• Experience with highly regulated, security-sensitive enterprise environments
• Experience with large-scale network transformation or modernization initiatives
• Experience with DDoS mitigation, F5/load balancing, and advanced perimeter security architectures