Senior Network & Security Architect

Akkodis; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Flexible benefit options

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is looking for an experienced Network and Security Expert to design, implement, secure, and maintain their enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity, with expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, and security compliance. This contract position offers a pay range of $55-$60 per hour and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity roles.
• Strong knowledge of network engineering concepts and security controls.
• Experience with enterprise network architecture and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN infrastructures.
• Optimize network performance to ensure high availability.
• Implement security solutions and conduct regular security assessments.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

VLANs

MPLS

VPNs

Firewall technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco)

Identity and access management (IAM)

MFA

PKI

SSO

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco Firepower

Azure

AWS

Job description

A leading IT services provider is looking for an experienced Network and Security Expert to design, implement, secure, and maintain their enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity, with expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, and security compliance. This contract position offers a pay range of $55-$60 per hour and requires strong analytical and communication skills.