Specialized Recruiting Group
Senior Network Architect
Specialized Recruiting Group, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Compensation
Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr This range is provided by Specialized Recruiting Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned
Network Architect
to help shape the future of our enterprise IT infrastructure. Based in our Oklahoma City corporate office, this role is responsible for
architecting, modernizing, and securing
a hybrid, multi-vendor network that supports corporate operations and distributed branch offices nationwide. The ideal candidate is a
hands-on designer and leader , fluent in
Cisco-driven networking , with strong expertise in
Meraki SD-WAN, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 BIG-IP load balancers, and VoIP platforms (Cisco UC + Mitel PBX) . You’ll partner with IT leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure our network is reliable, scalable, and secure. What You’ll Do
Lead the architecture, design, and optimization of
LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless networks . Integrate and manage
F5 BIG-IP modules
(LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM, APM). Drive the design and support of
Cisco Unified Communications (CUCM, Unity, CUBE, Jabber, WebEx)
and Mitel PBX solutions. Collaborate on
firewall, NAC, and security strategy
with Palo Alto, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and Cisco ISE/ClearPass. Conduct network capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle upgrades. Troubleshoot and resolve complex cross-vendor issues. Stay ahead of trends and recommend emerging technologies to strengthen reliability and security. Document standards, diagrams, and policies; mentor junior and mid-level engineers. What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years in enterprise-scale
network design, architecture, and operations . Deep hands-on expertise with
Cisco networking, F5 BIG-IP, Palo Alto, and VoIP systems . Strong knowledge of
routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), TCP/IP, DNS/IPAM, VPNs . Experience with
automation (Python, Ansible, PowerShell)
and monitoring (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes). Relevant certifications ( CCNP, CCIE, F5 Certified, or equivalent ) preferred. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance
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Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr This range is provided by Specialized Recruiting Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned
Network Architect
to help shape the future of our enterprise IT infrastructure. Based in our Oklahoma City corporate office, this role is responsible for
architecting, modernizing, and securing
a hybrid, multi-vendor network that supports corporate operations and distributed branch offices nationwide. The ideal candidate is a
hands-on designer and leader , fluent in
Cisco-driven networking , with strong expertise in
Meraki SD-WAN, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 BIG-IP load balancers, and VoIP platforms (Cisco UC + Mitel PBX) . You’ll partner with IT leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure our network is reliable, scalable, and secure. What You’ll Do
Lead the architecture, design, and optimization of
LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless networks . Integrate and manage
F5 BIG-IP modules
(LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM, APM). Drive the design and support of
Cisco Unified Communications (CUCM, Unity, CUBE, Jabber, WebEx)
and Mitel PBX solutions. Collaborate on
firewall, NAC, and security strategy
with Palo Alto, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and Cisco ISE/ClearPass. Conduct network capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle upgrades. Troubleshoot and resolve complex cross-vendor issues. Stay ahead of trends and recommend emerging technologies to strengthen reliability and security. Document standards, diagrams, and policies; mentor junior and mid-level engineers. What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years in enterprise-scale
network design, architecture, and operations . Deep hands-on expertise with
Cisco networking, F5 BIG-IP, Palo Alto, and VoIP systems . Strong knowledge of
routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), TCP/IP, DNS/IPAM, VPNs . Experience with
automation (Python, Ansible, PowerShell)
and monitoring (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes). Relevant certifications ( CCNP, CCIE, F5 Certified, or equivalent ) preferred. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance
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