Remote Senior Network Architect

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a senior Network Engineer to install, configure, and support enterprise networks and data center OT systems across multiple facilities in the United States. You will monitor performance, enforce security controls, and manage vulnerability remediation.

The role requires experience with data center networks, TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, and change management, with travel up to 50% and a hands-on/leadership mix (70% hands-on, 30% leadership).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of professional experience administering and supporting enterprise network environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and support networks and network devices to meet security and compliance standards.
• Provide network engineering and technical support for Operational Technology and facility systems.
• Monitor network traffic, latency, and reliability to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Implement and oversee security controls protecting data center networks and OT systems.
• Manage vulnerability identification, remediation planning, patch coordination, and validation.
• Establish and maintain vendor/remote access relationships with secure access controls.
• Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning for critical networks.
• Develop change and configuration management plans for significant network changes.
• Document network architecture, inventories, and lifecycle status.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Layer 2/3 network

Enterprise switches/routers/firewalls

VPNs/VLANs/ACLs

Network security principles

Network monitoring

Vulnerability management

Change & incident management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Network Eng/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

Syslog

SNMP

NetFlow

Monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Network Engendering Infrastructure

• Install, configure, administer, and support networks and network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls,wireless infrastructure, VPNs, etc. in support of ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and PCI DSS.

Data Center Operational Technology

• Provide network engineering and technical support for Operational Technology and facility systems,including:o Building Management Systems (BMS)o Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)o Environmental and facility monitoring systemso Physical Access Control Systemso Video surveillance and security systemso Power, cooling, UPS, generator, and related monitoring platformso Data center infrastructure monitoring and management systemso Other network-connected facility and operational equipment

Network Monitoring and Performance

• Monitor network traffic, bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss, interface errors, device health,environmental conditions to ensure optimal performance, availability, reliability, and minimal downtime.

Network and Operational Technology Security

• Implement, maintain, and oversee technical security controls protecting data center networks, operationalsystems, infrastructure, and associated data.
• Support vulnerability management activities involving network and OT systems, including vulnerabilityidentification, risk assessment, remediation planning, patch coordination, and validation.

Vendor and Remote Access Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, manufacturers, integrators, and service providers.
• Ensure third-party remote access is appropriately authenticated, authorized, segmented, monitored, andrestricted to required systems and services.

Incident Response and Troubleshooting

• Respond to network outages, performance degradation, cybersecurity events, and other incidents affectingdata center operational systems and assist with containment, investigation, recovery, and restorationactivities following security incidents.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Participate in the development, implementation, maintenance, and testing of business continuity and disasterrecovery plans for critical network and operational systems.

Change and Configuration Management

• Develop implementation plans, technical procedures, testing criteria, risk assessments, validation procedures,and rollback plans for significant network changes.
• Maintain standardized network device configurations and configuration baselines.

Documentation and Asset Management

• Develop and maintain accurate network architecture and topology diagrams. Ensure emergency networkchanges are documented and reviewed in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventories of network equipment, including manufacturer, model, serial number, location,IP address, firmware version, warranty, and lifecycle status where applicable.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain appropriate records necessary to support troubleshooting, security reviews, complianceassessments, and audits.
• Assist with technical risk assessments involving new and existing network and operational systems.
• Document identified risks and participate in developing appropriate remediation or risk-treatment plans.
• Work with IT Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure new systems and significant changes receiveappropriate security review prior to implementation.

Technical Support and Collaboration

• Serve as a technical resource to provide technical guidance regarding network architecture, connectivity,cybersecurity, and operational requirements for Data Center Construction, Operations, FacilitiesManagement, IT, Information Security, engineering teams, and other teams.
• Participate in project planning and technical reviews for new data center facilities, expansions, systemreplacements, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of emerging networking technologies, cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, vendoradvisories, and industry practices relevant to data center and OT environments.

Travel Requirements

• There will be travel associated with this position as required to perform the job duties. All business-relatedtravel will be reimbursed per T5’s standard expense guidelines and processes

Skills and Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant professional experience may be considered.

• 7-10 years of demonstrated professional experience administering and supporting enterprise network environments

At a minimum, the Network Engineer should have

• Experience supporting network infrastructure within data centers, critical facilities, industrial environments,or other high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 network architecture.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, ACLs, andrelated network technologies.
• Knowledge of network security principles including segmentation, least privilege, secure remote access,authentication, and defense in depth.
• Experience with network monitoring, logging, configuration management, and troubleshooting tools, syslog,SNMP, NetFlow or similar traffic analysis technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability management, configuration hardening, security monitoring, and incidentresponse.
• Experience working within formal change management, configuration management, and incidentmanagement processes.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks or standards applicable to enterprise and Operational Technologyenvironments.
• Familiarity with API calls and implementation standards and AI communication principles.
• Salary -160-175K with Bonus

50% Travel across the US

70% - Hands on and 30% leadership needed

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].