IT Infrastructure Network Architect & Operations Lead

***** This role requires candidates who are eligible to travel to Europe without the need for visa sponsorship

Title: IT Infrastructure Network Architect & Operations Lead (with Hands-on)

Location: Brea, CA (Onsite or remote needs to travel to Europe as required within 6 months)

Trem: Contract /Fulltime (Both options available)

You will join the IT Infrastructure & Operations team, responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing the enterprise network infrastructure that supports global operations. The team delivers reliable connectivity across on-premises environments and multi-cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, while maintaining strong security standards.

Working with advanced networking and security technologies such as Cisco routers and switches, VeloCloud SD-WAN, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust architectures, the team ensures high availability, secure connectivity, and optimal performance for global business systems.

The Role

As a Network Architect, you will design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. You will play a critical role in maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performing networks while supporting global connectivity and business operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, plan, and maintain secure and cost-effective corporate network infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments.
• Implement and manage WAN, LAN, and datacenter networking solutions with a strong emphasis on security and reliability.
• Lead network projects across their full lifecycle, from evaluation and architecture design to configuration and deployment.
• Implement Zero Trust security architectures to reduce attack surfaces and prevent unauthorized access.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability, reliability, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide rapid resolution.
• Perform network assessments and optimization initiatives to enhance performance and resilience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to strengthen the enterprise network architecture.
• Maintain accurate network documentation including configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
• Design, plan, and maintain secure and cost-effective corporate network infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments.
• Implement and manage WAN, LAN, and datacenter networking solutions with a strong emphasis on security and reliability.
• Lead network projects across their full lifecycle, from evaluation and architecture design to configuration and deployment.
• Implement Zero Trust security architectures to reduce attack surfaces and prevent unauthorized access.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability, reliability, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide rapid resolution.
• Perform network assessments and optimization initiatives to enhance performance and resilience.
• Hands-on experience deploying end-to-end network infrastructure in office or enterprise environments
• Ability to configure WLC for wireless network management
• Experience with switching, routing, and firewall configuration
• Knowledge of network security, VLANs, and segmentation
• Experience setting up network racks, structured cabling, and UPS systems
• Ability to ensure reliable connectivity, redundancy, and uptime

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience supporting large-scale environments.
• Strong expertise in WAN technologies including SD-WAN and QoS.
• Advanced experience with network security technologies, including:
• Palo Alto (Panorama, GlobalProtect, Distributed User-ID)-MUST
• F5 configuration and troubleshooting
• VeloCloud SD-WAN- MUST
• Cisco ISE (802.1x, TACACS+, IoT, Guest access)-MUST
• Cisco ASA with VPN implementation
• Cisco WLC- MUST
• PKI infrastructure
• Zscaler experience is MUST
• Wireless networking expertise including Cisco WLC, 802.1x authentication, MAB, and Flex Connect deployments.
• Datacenter networking experience with Cisco Nexus and VMware vSphere environments.
• Experience designing and supporting networks across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to design, configure, and administer large-scale enterprise networks.
• Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent expertise preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments is a plus.