Network Architect: Security, Cloud & Automation

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

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior network architect to lead design and implementation of secure, scalable network architectures across business units. You will guide strategic reviews, establish standards, and drive orchestration to automate core network processes.

The role requires expertise in Cisco/Arista/Juniper/Fortinet, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and disaster recovery, with senior leadership responsibility for aligning IT with business needs.

Qualifications

• US Citizen/Green Card holder
• Experience in complex network architectures with focus on performance, security, scalability, resiliency, and automation
• 7+ years maintaining enterprise networking platforms
• 3+ years architectural changes at enterprise level
• Expert-level knowledge of network security, architecture, design and implementation
• Strong knowledge of Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Fortinet products
• Experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Experience in IT Risk, change management, operations, information security administration, and network administration
• Knowledge of network protocols, cryptography, and security practices
• Experience publishing policies, procedures, metrics and other information
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms
• Industry certifications from Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Fortinet preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams in designing network solutions with focus on security
• Provide network reviews of technology environments and standards delivery
• Lead safe integration of new and existing components
• Drive changes to improve operational efficiency across units
• Lead engagements to define and integrate business requirements into architecture
• Drive implementation of network standards and security posture
• Lead design of network orchestration to automate processes
• Lead Agile SAFE sprint planning activities for network program
• Support teams delivering projects through project mgmt and SAFE Agile
• Identify improvements to maximize value from network security investments
• Advise leadership on information protection and network principles
• Lead modernization and cloud transformation
• Drive business continuity and disaster recovery processes

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Cisco Certification

Arista Certification

Juniper Certification

Fortinet Certification

Tools

Network Orchestration Tools

Project Management Software

Compliance Tools

Metrics Development Tools

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior network architect to lead design and implementation of secure, scalable network architectures across business units. You will guide strategic reviews, establish standards, and drive orchestration to automate core network processes.

The role requires expertise in Cisco/Arista/Juniper/Fortinet, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and disaster recovery, with senior leadership responsibility for aligning IT with business needs.