Network Architect | Tech Club Inc | Irvine, CA

Tech Club Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Club Inc in Irvine, CA is seeking a senior Network Architect to own enterprise network design, multi-cloud connectivity, and high-availability WAN/LAN architectures. You will lead BGP/OSPF routing, SD-WAN deployments, and secure interconnects across AWS and Azure.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in enterprise networks, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with routing, security, and cloud networking. This role offers a strategic, hands-on engineering path in a consulting-like setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline (CS/IT/EE/etc).
• 8+ years in enterprise network engineering, design, and architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/MPLS/ISIS).
• Experience with SD-WAN and multi-site WAN architectures.
• Strong multi-cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and micro-segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy scalable, secure enterprise networks across local, wide-area, and cloud environments.
• Lead SD-WAN deployments, multi-site connectivity, and SDN initiatives.
• Architect secure hybrid cloud networking across AWS and Azure.
• Establish firewall policies, segmentation, and zero-trust standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Evaluate new networking technologies and drive future-proof designs.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevOps, and systems teams for integrated solutions.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

ISIS

SD-WAN

Multi-cloud

Security

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an elite and strategic Network Architect to join Tech Club Inc in Irvine, CA. In this high-impact technical leadership role, you will take total ownership of designing, engineering, and scaling robust enterprise network architectures, multi-cloud connectivity solutions, and advanced routing/switching infrastructures. You will leverage your extensive telecommunications and IT network expertise to define enterprise connectivity standards, optimize WAN/LAN performance, and drive secure, high-availability network transformations. If you possess a robust background in enterprise network design and a passion for cutting-edge infrastructure engineering, we invite you to apply.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Network Architect at Tech Club Inc in Irvine, CA, you will lead the end-to-end conceptualization, architectural design, and deployment of mission-critical enterprise network systems. Your daily responsibilities will span architecting resilient BGP/OSPF routing topologies, implementing software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) frameworks, securing multi-cloud VPC/VNet connectivity across AWS and Azure, and establishing rigorous network security baselines. Operating in a fast-paced technology consulting environment, you will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, systems engineering teams, and external vendors to translate complex business requirements into scalable, fault-tolerant network blueprints. Furthermore, you will conduct thorough performance analyses, direct capacity planning initiatives, and resolve complex cross-domain networking escalations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and deploy highly scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise network infrastructures across local, wide-area, and cloud environments.
• Engineer advanced routing and switching architectures utilizing BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and protocol optimization standards.
• Spearhead enterprise SD-WAN deployments, multi-site connectivity frameworks, and software-defined networking strategies.
• Architect and secure hybrid cloud networking connections, direct interconnects, and virtual private clouds across AWS and Azure.
• Establish comprehensive network security standards, enterprise firewall policies, segmentation rules, and zero-trust architectures.
• Provide expert-level technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers and operations support teams.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies, hardware platforms, and software-defined solutions to future-proof enterprise estates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cybersecurity, DevOps, and systems architecture teams to ensure seamless integration.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise network engineering, design, and architecture.
• Extensive, hands-on architectural expertise in enterprise routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ISIS).
• Proven professional experience designing and deploying SD-WAN solutions and multi-site WAN architectures.
• Strong technical background in multi-cloud networking (AWS VPC/Transit Gateway, Azure VNet/ExpressRoute).
• Deep understanding of network security principles, enterprise firewalls, VPN tunnels, and micro-segmentation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex architectural initiatives in Irvine, CA.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional expert-level certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).
• Advanced cloud networking certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience implementing network automation frameworks and Infrastructure-as-Code using Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Prior professional experience working within top-tier managed service providers or technology consulting firms.
• Familiarity with container networking (Kubernetes CNI, Calico, Cilium) and service mesh architectures.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Tech Club Inc Talent Acquisition Practice
• Contact Name: Kajal Singh
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive senior architect compensation package commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Immediate / Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent Full-Time (Irvine, CA)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for senior Network Architect roles in California, ensure your CV explicitly highlights large-scale enterprise routing designs, multi-cloud interconnect projects, and advanced CCIE/cloud networking certifications.