Network Engineer Architect

Neos Consulting Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neos Consulting Group seeks a Network Engineer Specialist for a long-term onsite role in Austin, TX. You will serve as the technical authority for statewide network infrastructure, shaping architecture standards and roadmaps while guiding projects across data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise WANs.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise network design, CCIE certification, and deep expertise in BGP/OSPF/MPLS, security architecture, and cloud networking.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture and design.
• 10+ years of Cisco routing and switching experience.
• 8+ years supporting State/Federal government networks.
• 8+ years in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, WAN and data center networking.
• 7+ years in network security architecture and firewall design.
• 5+ years in SD-WAN architecture and deployment.
• 5+ years with Cisco ISE or Network Access Control solutions.
• 5+ years in cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• 5+ years in large-scale enterprise network modernization projects.
• 5+ years in technical leadership and architecture governance.
• 3+ years in network automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and strategic roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design for campus, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, cloud, security, and data center networking solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on statewide infrastructure strategy.
• Develop network modernization strategies and lifecycle plans.
• Provide architecture review and approval for major network projects and initiatives.
• Design highly available, resilient, and secure network solutions for statewide operations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on Zero Trust, segmentation, and security architecture.
• Develop hybrid cloud networking architectures for Azure and future cloud initiatives.
• Lead network resiliency, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, standards, diagrams, and implementation guidance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network teams.
• Review proposals, vendor solutions, SOWs, and project deliverables.
• Support network monitoring, observability, and automation initiatives through standards.

Skills

Enterprise network architecture

CCIE

Cisco routing and switching

State/Federal government networks

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

WAN

Data center networking

Network security architecture

Firewall design

SD-WAN

Cisco ISE

Cloud networking

Hybrid connectivity

Network automation

Infrastructure-as-code

Zero Trust

Tools

ThousandEyes

SolarWinds

Job description

Neos is Seeking a Network Engineer Specialist for a long-term contract role with our client in Austin, TX.

• ONSITE – ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE AUSTIN, TX AREA (within 50 miles) WILL BE CONSIDERED***

This role is Onsite ( Austin, TX 78744)
Work to be accomplishedSenior Network Architect, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualifications of an IT Architect IV and the specifications outlined in this document. The Worker will serve as the technical authority for enterprise network architecture, providing strategic planning, solution design, governance, and technical leadership for clients’ statewide network infrastructure.
The Worker will be responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise network architecture standards, roadmaps, and reference designs supporting business operations, security requirements, cloud adoption, and technology modernization initiatives. The Worker will provide architectural oversight and technical leadership for network infrastructure supporting hundreds of statewide locations, data centers, cloud environments, and mission-critical transportation systems.
Work To Be Accomplished

• Develop and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design efforts for campus, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, cloud, security, and data center networking solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to support TxDOT's long-term infrastructure strategy.
• Develop network modernization strategies and lifecycle management plans.
• Provide architecture review and approval for major network projects and infrastructure initiatives.
• Design highly available, resilient, and secure network solutions supporting statewide operations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to develop and implement Zero Trust, network segmentation, and security architecture strategies.
• Develop hybrid cloud networking architectures supporting Azure and future cloud initiatives.
• Lead network resiliency, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning efforts.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, network diagrams, and implementation guidance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network engineering, operations, and project teams.
• Review technical proposals, vendor solutions, Statements of Work, and project deliverables.
• Support network monitoring, observability, and automation initiatives through architecture and standards development.

Partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to align technical solutions with agency objectives.
Minimum Yrs Of Experience, Skills, And Qualifications

• 10+ years — Enterprise network architecture and design
• 10+ years — Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• 10+ years — Cisco routing and switching technologies
• 8+ years — Supporting State/Federal government networks
• 8+ years — BGP, OSPF, MPLS, WAN, and data center networking
• 7+ years — Network security architecture and firewall design
• 5+ years — SD-WAN architecture and deployment
• 5+ years — Cisco ISE or Network Access Control solutions
• 5+ years — Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions
• 5+ years — Large-scale enterprise network modernization projects
• 5+ years — Technical leadership and architecture governance
• 3+ years — Network automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• 5+ years — Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• 5+ years — Public sector or large enterprise network environments
• 5+ years — ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, or enterprise monitoring platforms
• 3+ years — Cisco ACI architecture
• 3+ years — Vendor management and technical SOW development
• 2+ years — Infoblox DDI/IPAM
• 2+ years — Zero Trust architecture and segmentation strategies

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