Network Solutions Architect

XCUTIVES INC.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Edison, NJ, is seeking a Solution Architect for Network Transformation. The role involves leading large-scale network modernization projects, including SD-WAN and cloud integration. Candidates should have extensive networking experience, strong client-facing skills, and relevant vendor certifications. This full-time position offers opportunities for significant impact within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years in networking with at least 6 years as an architect.
• Proven experience leading designs for SD-WAN/SASE and campus modernization.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for network modernization across various technologies.
• Design HLD/LLD for networking platforms and define multi-cloud patterns.
• Guide project transitions, cutovers, and provide oversight into delivery.

Skills

Networking expertise

SD-WAN design and implementation

Client-facing communication

Education

Vendor/industry certification (CCNP/CCIE, etc.)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

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Role: Solution Architect – Network Transformation

Location: Edison, NJ

Type: Full-time role

Job Description:

• Lead solutioning and delivery architecture for large‑scale network modernization programs across WAN/LAN/WLAN and cloud networking.
• Own end‑to‑end designs for SD‑WAN to SASE/Zero‑Trust transitions, Network‑as‑a‑Service (NaaS) models, multi‑cloud connectivity patterns, and observability/automation, aligning to business outcomes, security, and experience (SLA/XLA).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own discovery, assessment and target‑state reference architectures for enterprise networks (WAN/LAN/WLAN, DC/Cloud, OT/edge).
• Design and document HLD/LLD for SD‑WAN platforms and SASE/Zero‑Trust controls (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS).
• Define multi‑cloud networking patterns (AWS TGW/Transit, Azure vWAN/Route Server, GCP NCC) and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/Direct Connect/Interconnect).
• Shape LAN/WLAN modernization (intent‑based/SD‑Access, Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7) and campus segmentation with identity‑aware policies.
• Lead PoCs and solution validation; create BOMs/BOQs, migration runbooks, fallback plans, test/UAT approaches and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with OEMs and Telcos; evaluate NaaS constructs and commercials; contribute to make‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Embed observability and AIOps; specify telemetry, synthetics, and experience metrics (e.g., XLA) and define SLOs/SLIs.
• Industrialize network automation (Ansible/Terraform, pipelines, IaC/GitOps), golden configs and compliance guardrails.
• Contribute to pursuits (RFI/RFP/Orals), solution narratives, effort/cost models and risk registers; ensure solution governance and sign‑offs.
• Provide architecture oversight into delivery; guide transition, cutovers, hypercare and handover; coach architects/engineers.
• Author reusable patterns/accelerators and knowledge assets for the practice; evangelize TCS frameworks and best practices.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Skills Experience:

• 12–18+ years in networking with 6+ years as an architect delivering global programs (>200 sites or equivalent scale).
• Proven track record leading assessments, roadmaps, designs and migrations for SD‑WAN/SASE and campus/DC modernization. Experience in multi‑vendor, multi‑supplier environments; comfortable with Guardian/Service Integration models.
• Consulting orientation with strong client‑facing communication, storytelling and executive presentation skills.

Education & Certifications:

One or more vendor/industry certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7/8, ZIA/ZCCP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, TOGAF/ITIL (preferred).

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology, Customer Service, and Business Development

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Media, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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