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Insight Global

Senior Network Architect

Insight Global, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190


A higher education client is looking for a Senior Network Architect to lead the redesign and upgrade of its data network. Responsibilities include planning large-scale networks, recommending system changes, resolving complex issues, and training network staff. The role also involves collaborating with departments, representing Network Operations in advisory groups, and ensuring the network supports research, teaching, and administration needs.

**Must be willing to go onsite 2-3 days per week.

Estimated hourly rate for this position will range from $80-88/hour depending on level of experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in network architecture

Experience in an enterprise environment using at least two of the following manufacturers: Aruba, Cisco, Juniper

Current expertise in network protocols including VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, and Spanning Tree.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Relevant industry certifications and advanced technical training - (ex: Cisco Certified Internet Expert, Aruba Certified Design Expert, Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, etc.)

Experience configuring and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tooling - (ex: AWS CloudFormation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, Pulumi, Ancible, etc.)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.