Sr. Networking Architect

Netrix Global; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Consulting is looking for a Sr. Network Architect to enhance their Cloud team in Chicago. This role demands a professional who can handle both operational and strategic tasks while ensuring high-quality service delivery to a diverse client base, including enterprise and educational organizations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive group benefits

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of network consulting experience required.
• Expert knowledge in Cisco and Palo Alto solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement networks and security solutions.
• Lead professional services delivery to clients.
• Interact directly with clients to assess needs.

Skills

Network design

Network security

Customer interaction

Technical leadership

Education

CCNP

PCNSC

CCIE (preferred)

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

Meraki

Fortinet

Job description

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This Sr. Network Architect position is located in Chicago, IL of the United States.

Netrix Global is seeking to add a Sr. Network Architect to our Cloud team. The role will provide daily challenges, and no day will be the same as the next. This role will have both operational and strategic responsibilities, along with direct and independent interaction with customers. The Senior Network Architect will be a technical lead for designing, implementing, and supporting network and security solutions for medium and enterprise business, educational, and government clients. The Senior Network Architect will work directly with Netrix clients to uncover business or technical needs that can be fulfilled through networking security technology and Netrix consulting services.

About The Opportunity

This Sr. Network Architect position is located in Chicago, IL of the United States.

Netrix Global is seeking to add a Sr. Network Architect to our Cloud team. The role will provide daily challenges, and no day will be the same as the next. This role will have both operational and strategic responsibilities, along with direct and independent interaction with customers. The Senior Network Architect will be a technical lead for designing, implementing, and supporting network and security solutions for medium and enterprise business, educational, and government clients. The Senior Network Architect will work directly with Netrix clients to uncover business or technical needs that can be fulfilled through networking security technology and Netrix consulting services.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Sr. Network Architect role will deliver and lead professional services (hardware/software) to clients on a variety of platforms and vendors, including Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki, Juniper, Forescout, Fortinet, etc. The goal will be to deliver high-quality services with committed delivery dates and will include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implementation of Next Generation Network and Security Solutions such as Next Generation Firewalls, SASE, SDWAN, Switching, Routing, Data Center, Firewalls solutions.
• Design and implementation experience with datacenter and enterprise network and security architectures.
• Experience with enterprise and datacenter network migrations and cutovers
• Experience with public (Azure and AWS) and hybrid cloud networking and security architecture.
• Experience with designing and implementing indoor and outdoor wireless solutions, including RF surveys (predictive and physical).
• Implementation of Network Access Controls including Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, and Forescout.
• Provide thought and technical leadership amongst team members

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of network consulting experience in a similar role required
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco and Palo Alto solutions, including Next Generation Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Access, Prisma SDWAN, Corex XDR, Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, Cisco and Meraki Networking, Cisco ISE, Cisco FTD, Cisco and Meraki SDWAN.
• Expert experience with design, implementation, and troubleshooting Cisco and Palo Alto network and security solutions.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Palo Alto next-generation firewall hardware, licensing, and support options.
• Active CCNP, PCNSC required. PNCSE and CCIE preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in Cisco Routing/Switching and Firewall Solutions
• Advanced knowledge of L2 and L3 Protocols, including in-depth experience with Spanning-Tree, OSPF, and BGP
• Extensive experience in network designs including LLW (Low-Level) and HLD (High-Level) design documentation and diagramming
• Advanced experience in network implementations including greenfield and brownfield deployments
• Experience in solution design and proposals that define customer expectations, and product and services requirements that are necessary to achieve client objectives
• Customer-facing experience, including whiteboarding, design discussions, presentation, and reporting
• Experience in network assessments and discovery required
• Working experience with Juniper R/S, Meraki, Fortinet Firewalls, and Cisco ISE preferred
• Experience in Next Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, FirePOWER) design and implementation required
• Experience in design and implementation of Network Access solutions (Cisco ISE/Forescout) preferred
• In-depth knowledge of IPSec/SSL required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• CCIE Security certifications are preferred but not required
• Out-of-the-box thinking - textbook solutions are not always the best answer
• Other duties may be assigned

About Us

At Netrix Global, our values are the philosophies and principles that we live by. They support our vision, help us achieve our goals, and commit us to a common purpose.

We Own Outcomes, Win Together, Make An Impact, Enjoy The Journey, and Respect All!

Netrix Global is a mission-driven organization with the goal of providing the people, processes, and technology needed to run and scale modern, data-driven businesses that are always on and always secure. Our breadth of capabilities allows us to provide holistic offerings that solve even today’s most complex business challenges, delivering to you an integrated, optimized, and future-proof solution.

We work with clients of all sizes and specialize in solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, government, education, financial services, and legal industries. Netrix is ranked in the CRN VAR500, top system integrators in the country.

At Netrix, we’re driven to solve business problems with innovative technology solutions. We focus on end-users and are committed to client satisfaction.

What You Can Expect From Us

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits, flexibility, and time off when needed, and a casual work environment. The role can be remote/home office, with some travel required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring, promotion, and compensation processes are based on merit, skills, and qualifications, with reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please contact NetrixHR@Netrixglobal for accommodations.

To learn more about Netrix Global, visit www.netrixglobal.com

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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