Network Architect

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Network Architect ” for one of our clients in " Remote "

Job Title

Network Architect

Location

Remote

Length of Assignment

1 year w/ extension

Type

Contract (W2)

Rate

$70/hr

Top Skills Required

• Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP)
• Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access
• Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, GlobalProtect, NAT, Security Policies, Threat Prevention)

Job Description/ Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Network Data & Security SME to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Routing & Switching, Cisco Client, Palo Alto Firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers, Zscaler, with experience supporting large-scale, global environments.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP)
• Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access)
• Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, GlobalProtect, NAT, Security Policies, Threat Prevention)
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, SSL Offloading, Load Balancing, High Availability)
• Troubleshooting complex network and security incidents
• Network design, architecture, upgrades, migrations, and optimization
• Collaborating with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams
• Leading root cause analysis, change management, and operational excellence initiatives

Preferred Experience

• SD-WAN
• Cisco Wireless WLC
• Azure/AWS Networking
• Zscaler
• Infoblox
• Cisco DNA Center

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP / CCIE
• Palo Alto PCNSE

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in enterprise and data center networking
• Ability to drive critical network transformation and security initiatives
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Sathees Kumar

Lead Recruiter

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(925) 215-1155

Sathees@tridentconsultinginc.com - WBE | MBE | SBE | WOSB

6101 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, CA

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