Senior Data Center Network Architect

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Network Specialist for a large enterprise client in Richmond, Virginia. This role requires extensive experience in routing and switching, and a strong background in data center networking. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of advanced protocols and architect-level design experience. The position offers a pay range of $70-$80 per hour based on experience, reflecting Insight Global's commitment to inclusive and diverse work environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of advanced routing & switching experience.
• Strong data center networking background leveraging Nexus Dashboard, ACI, VXLAN.
• Understanding of protocols including MPLS and various dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).

Responsibilities

• Blend deep technical engineering with high-level network architecture and design responsibilities.
• Work closely with a team of senior architects in data center environments.
• Support pre-hardware design and pre-go-live planning.

Skills

Advanced routing & switching experience

Data center networking background

Understanding of MPLS and dynamic routing protocols

Architect-level design experience

Hands-on SD-WAN implementation

Network automation using Ansible

Multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS)

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Network Specialist for a large enterprise client in Richmond, Virginia. This role requires extensive experience in routing and switching, and a strong background in data center networking. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of advanced protocols and architect-level design experience. The position offers a pay range of $70-$80 per hour based on experience, reflecting Insight Global's commitment to inclusive and diverse work environments.