Remote Position
Network Architect-5
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
Remote, Minnesota 55401 Posted July 22nd, 2025 Looking for more job opportunities? Click here! Job Type: Contract Job Category: IT Role: Network Architect Location: Remote Contract Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions with a strong focus on Zero Trust architecture, cloud connectivity, and modern SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Zscaler solutions, ZTE networking, Zero Trust Broker Connectors, and Cloud Connectors, with a strong understanding of scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures. Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure network architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles using Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA).
- Deploy and manage SD-WAN infrastructure to optimize WAN performance and reliability.
- Integrate Zscaler’s Zero Trust Broker Connector and Cloud Connector for secure cloud access.
- Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to ensure end-to-end secure connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Architect and maintain high-performance, highly available network infrastructure using ZTE network solutions.
- Analyze business requirements to determine network infrastructure design and capacity planning.
- Establish standards and best practices for network design, deployment, and management.
- Monitor network performance, resolve issues, and ensure high availability.
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in Zero Trust, cloud networking, and SD-WAN. Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in network design, architecture, and operations.
- Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, Cloud/Private Access).
- Proven experience with SD-WAN (preferably with platforms like Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, or similar).
- Familiarity with ZTE network infrastructure and hardware solutions.
- Deep understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture and implementation.
- Experience with Zero Trust Broker Connectors and Cloud Connectors.
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and DNS.
- Industry certifications such as Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP), CCNP/CCIE, or Fortinet NSE are a plus. #Hashtags: #NetworkArchitect #EnterpriseNetworking #CloudNetworking #CCNP #CCIE #NetworkDesign #NetworkSecurity #ITInfrastructure #SDWAN #CiscoCertified #NetworkEngineer #CloudArchitect #NetworkStrategy #RoutingAndSwitching #FirewallExpert #TechJobs Required Skills PERFORMANCE ARCHITECT Apply tot his job