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Network Architect
Trident Consulting
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- Staff / Principal
- 17 hours ago
- Cisco
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- VLANs
- NAT
- F5
- Zscaler
- SSL
- Load Balancing
- Change Management
- SD-WAN
- Azure
- AWS
- CCNP
- CCIE
- PCNSE
- AI/ML
- Agile
17 hours ago
Job Title: Network Architect
Location: Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$70/hr
Top Skills Required
1. Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP)
2. Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access
3. 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.
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Network Architect · Trident Consulting