Network Architect

Network Architect

Information Technology

Employment type : Direct Hire

Reference : BH-396759

Network Services Architect (Routing/Switching/Cloud/Security/Wireless Networking/Load Balancing)

Downtown Dallas (Hybrid)

Direct Hire

Base + Bonus + Full Benefits

What you’ll do

• Own the enterprise network services architecture and roadmap across data centers, Azure/AWS cloud, and hybrid environments.

• Lead modernization initiatives focused on scalability, resiliency, security, and operational efficiency.

• Standardize network connectivity across business units/acquisitions, including migration toward Palo Alto SD‑WAN.

• Design and govern standards for routing & switching, WAN/SD‑WAN, cloud networking, segmentation, and firewall architecture.

• Architect and guide engineering for:

• Palo Alto / Fortinet firewalls (security controls, segmentation, cloud connectivity)

• NetScaler / Citrix ADC (load balancing / application delivery)

• Voice/video services including SIP/VoIP and conferencing platforms (Teams/Zoom/Crestron)

• Drive automation/orchestration, lifecycle management (upgrades/patching/capacity/DR), and operational readiness.

• Serve as the senior interface across stakeholders, internal teams, and a large MSP, providing governance, design review/approval, and service delivery oversight (KPIs/SLAs).

• Ensure designs and operations meet security, compliance, and audit requirements; support incident response and root-cause analysis with strong documentation/runbooks.

• What you bring

• 10+ years enterprise network engineering/architecture experience with strong routing/switching, wireless networking, hybrid networking, and production operations.

• Cloud networking experience in Azure and AWS (hybrid connectivity, segmentation, security controls).

• Hands-on depth with Palo Alto, Fortinet, SD‑WAN, and NetScaler/Citrix ADC (load balancing).

• Experience leading in large MSP-supported environments; 3+ years in a leadership capacity.

• Strong stakeholder communication and comfort in regulated environments (financial services/banking/insurance a plus).

• Certifications preferred: CCNP/CCIE/CCDE/CCAr (Azure architect/network certs are a plus); ITIL familiarity helpful.

• Estimated Min Rate: 165000.00

• Estimated Max Rate: 185000.00

• What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• MetLife Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan

• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

• Referral Bonus Programs

• Certification and training opportunities

• Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

• Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.