Job Description

Title: Network Architect

Location: East Hartford, CT- On-site - Only Local or within 30-45 miles of radius

Our client, an IT Services organization supporting commercial and federal clients is seeking a Network Architect responsible for the overall design, architecture, and technical direction of the modernized Cisco-based WAN/LAN/WLAN infrastructure. This role requires a strategic leader who can translate business, judicial, and compliance requirements into a secure, scalable, and resilient network architecture that integrates with external agencies and cloud services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define the overall network architecture strategy and roadmap for statewide Cisco-based infrastructure modernization.
• Design WAN, LAN, and wireless solutions that meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Develop high-level and detailed network design documentation, including topology diagrams, configurations, and implementation standards.
• Ensure secure integration with state, local, and federal agencies as well as cloud environments.
• Collaborate with project managers, cybersecurity analysts, and engineering teams to align designs with compliance (CJIS, NIST, etc.) and judicial branch requirements.
• Evaluate new networking technologies and solutions to enhance resiliency, performance, and security.
• Provide guidance on disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability network design.
• Oversee network capacity planning, performance monitoring strategies, and optimization.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for escalations during design, testing, and deployment.
• Guide the customer's engineering staff on best practices and design principles.

Required Qualifications :

• Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the role
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Deep expertise with Cisco networking technologies: routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPN, and network security solutions.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, multi-site WAN/LAN/WLAN infrastructures.
• Knowledge of hybrid/cloud connectivity and secure integration with third-party agencies.
• Strong understanding of network security standards and compliance requirements (NIST, CJIS, CIS Controls).
• Experience in highly regulated or government/public sector environments.
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Relevant certifications: CCNP/CCIE, Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE), or equivalent.
• Experience supporting judicial, law enforcement, or public sector networks.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, network segmentation, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

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