Remote Solution Architect: Enterprise Network & Security

Vaco; Addison (TX); Remote; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Solution Architect / Principal Engineer for a remote 6M+ contract to lead enterprise-scale network and security solution design across data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will own technical strategy and align with security standards and enterprise architecture.

The role requires deep networking expertise, cross-domain knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders while guiding multiple initiatives from design through deployment.

Qualifications

• Enterprise Infrastructure / Architecture experience across data centers, campuses, WAN/LAN and cloud.
• Experience designing enterprise networking solutions across data centers, campuses, WAN/LAN, SD-WAN and hybrid cloud.
• Strong architecture-level knowledge of network security, NGFWs, segmentation, zero trust and identity integration.
• Development of high-level designs, roadmaps and executive recommendations.
• Leadership across multiple large-scale infrastructure and security initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading networking platforms like Cisco, Arista and Palo Alto.
• Excellent communication and influence with technical teams and executives.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Network / Security Architecture—Leading design of scalable, resilient, secure infrastructure across Data Center / Campus / Cloud / Hybrid environments.
• Technical Leadership / Solution Governance—Architectural oversight across multiple initiatives via standards and governance of delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement/ Solution Alignment—Translating complex requirements into actionable technical solutions and building consensus across stakeholders.
• Engineering Leadership / Mentorship—Guiding engineers and ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Architecture Documentation / Design Reviews—Developing high-level and detailed designs, roadmaps and implementation plans; leading reviews.
• Strategic Advisory / Escalation Leadership—Senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and security challenges.

Skills

Enterprise Infrastructure / Architect

Enterprise Network Architecture

Network Security Architecture

Architecture Documentation

Program Leadership

Enterprise Networking Technologies

Cloud Networking / Security

Technical Leadership / Governance

Senior Escalation / Problem Solving

Executive Communication

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Palo Alto

Job description

Vaco is seeking a Solution Architect / Principal Engineer for a remote 6M+ contract to lead enterprise-scale network and security solution design across data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will own technical strategy and align with security standards and enterprise architecture.

The role requires deep networking expertise, cross-domain knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders while guiding multiple initiatives from design through deployment.