Network Architect – Juniper, Fortinet, Cloud & Automation

HTC Global Services, Inc.

Columbia (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

HTC Global Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Architect to lead modernizing a large enterprise network across campus, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You will architect, engineer hands-on, automate, and ensure operational excellence while guiding critical infrastructure initiatives. The role involves designing scalable LAN/WAN, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and NAC solutions, plus developing standards, roadmaps, and diagrams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Network Eng.
4+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience.
4+ years of LAN/WAN engineering with Juniper routing & switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM.
Experience leading complex network architecture initiatives end-to-end.
Experience with Fortinet firewalls, VPN/SASE, NAC, segmentation, and security architecture.
Experience with AWS and/or Azure hybrid networking.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise network architecture and modernization initiatives.
Design scalable LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and NAC solutions.
Develop architecture standards, roadmaps, docs, and network diagrams.
Translate business requirements into secure, resilient network designs.
Improve resiliency, capacity planning, and high-availability architecture.
Implement monitoring, observability, automation, orchestration, and metrics.
Mentor staff and support knowledge transfer with project teams.

Skills

LAN/WAN engineering

Juniper routing & switching

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

IPAM

Fortinet firewall

VPN/SASE

NAC

AWS/Azure hybrid networking

Network automation

Infrastructure as Code

Observability/Monitoring

Scripting

Education

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

Tools

Juniper

Fortinet

Cisco

Aruba

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location: Columbia (MD) | Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week | Job Level: T5 | Work Preference: Onsite at work location address | Job Code: 244775

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Network Architect

Position Overview

Help lead the modernization of a large enterprise networking environment by designing resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure across campus, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role combines architecture, hands-on engineering, technical leadership, automation, and operational excellence while supporting critical infrastructure initiatives.

What You'll Do

Lead enterprise network architecture and infrastructure modernization initiatives

Design scalable LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and Network Access Control solutions

Develop enterprise network architecture standards, technical roadmaps, engineering documentation, and network diagrams

Translate business and technical requirements into secure, resilient network designs

Improve infrastructure resiliency, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, and high-availability architecture

Implement network monitoring, observability, automation, orchestration, and operational metrics

Serve as the senior technical escalation resource for complex network engineering issues

Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, facilities, vendors, and project teams

Mentor technical staff and support knowledge transfer activities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience

4+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience

4+ years of LAN/WAN engineering including Juniper routing & switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM

Experience leading complex network architecture initiatives from design through implementation and operational transition

Experience with enterprise infrastructure modernization, resiliency, capacity planning, and high-availability design

Experience with Fortinet firewalls, VPN/SASE technologies, Network Access Control, segmentation, and network security architecture

Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure hybrid networking

Experience with network automation, orchestration, scripting, Infrastructure as Code concepts, and enterprise monitoring/observability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing enterprise network strategy, architecture standards, and technology roadmaps

Experience supporting enterprise networking within a higher education environment

Aruba and Cisco enterprise switching and wireless experience

Enterprise observability, telemetry, and automation experience

Virtualization and hybrid cloud networking experience

Zero Trust and secure network architecture initiatives

Industry certifications including Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, AWS/Azure, ITIL, or Security+

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

At HTC Global Services, our culture is an embodiment of who we are – a value-led organizationcommitted to success of our people and customers.