Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (NW / DC / Security)

Vaco LLC; Addison (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Eligibility for discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is hiring a Solution Architect / Principal Consultant for a 6M+ remote contract position. The role involves leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale network and security solutions, working within a Fortune 10 environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep networking expertise and experience across data center and cloud environments, ensuring alignment with business goals and security standards while leading engineering mentorship.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Enterprise Infrastructure and Architecture.
• Expertise in designing and implementing networking solutions.
• Strong knowledge in network security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of network and security solutions.
• Oversee engineering teams and drive architecture decisions.
• Develop high-level designs and technical roadmaps.

Skills

Enterprise Network / Security Architecture

Technical Leadership / Solution Governance

Stakeholder Engagement / Solution Alignment

Program Leadership / Multi-Project Management

Cloud Networking / Security

Education

9+ years of Enterprise Infrastructure / Architecture Experience

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (NW / DC / Security)

Details

Location: Remote

Position Type: 6M+ Contract (w/ likely extensions)

Hourly / Salary: to $90W2+ (based on experience level)

Job Summary

Vaco is currently seeking a Solution Architect / Principal Engineer for a 6M+ Contract (w/ likely extensions) that is remote. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will lead the design and delivery of enterprise‑scale network and security solutions for a large Fortune 10 environment. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will own technical strategy across data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, guiding multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and enterprise architecture requirements. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will serve as the technical leader and escalation point for complex networking and security challenges, driving architecture decisions, overseeing engineering teams, and providing governance from design through deployment. The ideal Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will possess deep networking expertise, broad cross‑domain architecture knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering large‑scale transformation and modernization initiatives.

• Enterprise Network / Security Architecture – Leading Design of Scalable / Resilient / Secure Infrastructure Solutions Across Data Center / Campus / Cloud / Hybrid Environments | Aligning with Long‑Term Business / Technology Strategies
• Technical Leadership / Solution Governance – Providing Architectural Oversight Across Multiple Concurrent Initiatives via Design Standards / Technical Validation / Governance of Solution Delivery
• Stakeholder Engagement/ Solution Alignment – Partnering with Infrastructure / Security / Cloud / Business Teams | Translating Complex Requirements into Actionable Technical Solutions | Building Consensus Across Technical / Executive Stakeholders
• Engineering Leadership / Mentorship – Guiding / Mentoring Network / Security Engineers via Delegation / Technical Reviews / Quality Assurance and Adherence to Architectural Standards
• Architecture Documentation / Design Reviews – Developing / Presenting High‑Level / Detailed Solution Designs / Technical Roadmaps / Implementation Plans | Leading Architecture Reviews / Executive Briefings
• Strategic Advisory / Escalation Leadership – Serving as Senior Escalation Point for Complex Infrastructure / Security Challenges via Risk Identification / Strategic Recommendations / Enterprise Technology Leadership

Job Requirements

• Enterprise Infrastructure / Architecture Experience (9+ years) – Enterprise Infrastructure Experience | Network Architect / Security Architect / Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (5+ years)
• Enterprise Network Architecture (expertise) – Designing / Implementing Enterprise Networking Solutions Across Data Center / Campus / WAN / LAN / SD‑WAN / Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Network Security Architecture (strong architecture‑level knowledge) – Next‑Generation Firewalls / Network Segmentation / Zero Trust / Identity Integration / Security Policy Governance
• Architecture Documentation / Executive Advisory – Developing / Presenting High‑Level Designs (HLDs) / Low‑Level Designs (LLDs) / Technical Roadmaps / Executive Architecture Recommendations
• Program Leadership / Multi‑Project Management – Leading Multiple Large‑Scale Infrastructure / Security Initiatives Simultaneously | Managing Priorities / Dependencies / Risks / Stakeholder Expectations
• Enterprise Networking Technologies (hands‑on) – Industry‑Leading Networking Platforms (Cisco / Arista / Palo Alto and Similar Technologies)
• Cloud Networking / Security – Applying Strong Understanding of Cloud Networking and Security Principles Across AWS / Azure / Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Technical Leadership / Governance – Providing Design Oversight / Mentorship / Implementation Governance / Quality Assurance for Engineering Teams
• Senior Escalation / Strategic Problem Solving – Serving as Senior Escalation Point for Complex Network / Security / Infrastructure Challenges Within Large Enterprise Environments
• Executive Communication / Influence – Excellent Communication / Presentation Skills | Influencing Technical Teams / Business Stakeholders / Executive Leadership

Salary range disclosure is required by law in certain jurisdictions and is noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.