Senior Network Architect: Cloud, Data Center & Security

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a network architect to design and manage enterprise-wide data communication networks, including LANs, WANs, data centers, and cloud-integrated infrastructures.

The role focuses on planning routing architectures with BGP/OSPF, implementing robust security with firewalls and VPNs, and ensuring high availability with load balancing. Strong documentation and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required plus 2 years IT experience, or 3 years post-secondary study plus 3 years IT experience.
• 2+ years designing and managing advanced network configurations and security protocols.
• Experience with Juniper SRX, Cisco Nexus, and FortiGate Firewalls is required.
• Some travel to various locations in the U.S. may be required based on business needs.
• Travel not to exceed 5% per year.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and architect enterprise-wide data communication networks including LANs/WANs/Data centers/cloud integrations.
• Plan and implement routing architectures using BGP and OSPF.
• Design and administer network security architectures including firewalls and VPNs.
• Configure and manage network access control and authentication systems.
• Deploy and maintain load balancing for high availability and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Network Design and Architecture

Advanced Routing and Switching (BGP, O

Network Security Protocols (IPsec,Fire

Cloud Integration and Data Center M

Technical Documentation and Network Di

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Three (3) years of post-secondary study in any field + three (3) years IT experience

Tools

Juniper SRX

Cisco Nexus

FortiGate Firewalls

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a network architect to design and manage enterprise-wide data communication networks, including LANs, WANs, data centers, and cloud-integrated infrastructures.

The role focuses on planning routing architectures with BGP/OSPF, implementing robust security with firewalls and VPNs, and ensuring high availability with load balancing. Strong documentation and cross-team collaboration are essential.