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Elios Talent

Senior Network Architect (Orange County)

Elios Talent, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32812

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Senior Network Architect Orange County, CA

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100% Onsite

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Full-Time

Key Highlights Architect and lead a secure, high-availability enterprise network supporting mission-critical systems Drive modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, wireless upgrades, and zero-trust networking Serve as the senior networking SME and mentor within a public-sector IT environment

Position Overview We are seeking a

Senior Network Architect

to provide on-site leadership and hands-on expertise supporting a complex, enterprise-scale network within a public-sector organization. This role is responsible for network architecture, modernization strategy, and operational excellence across data centers, remote sites, mobile units, and public safety systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with

Cisco-based enterprise networks , excels in highly available and secure environments, and thrives in hands-on leadership roles requiring both strategic design and day-to-day technical execution.

This is a

full-time, 100% onsite role in Orange County, California .

Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Design, implement, and maintain a

secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network

leveraging Cisco technologies Develop network segmentation,

VLAN strategies , and routing topologies including

OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP Architect connectivity solutions for

remote sites, mobile units, data centers, and public safety systems Lead network modernization initiatives including

SD-WAN, wireless infrastructure upgrades, and zero-trust network access Implementation, Operations & Support Serve as the

hands-on lead engineer

for network deployments, upgrades, and incident response Configure, manage, and troubleshoot

Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers (WLCs), and wireless endpoints Design and manage: VPNs Quality of Service (QoS) Access Control Lists (ACLs) Network monitoring and logging using tools such as

SolarWinds, NetFlow, and SNMP Act as the

Level 4 escalation point

for complex network issues and performance optimization SME Leadership & Staff Development Serve as the organizations

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

for enterprise networking, advising IT leadership and operational teams Train, coach, and mentor junior and mid-level network technicians Lead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during implementations and support activities Develop and maintain

SOPs, how-to guides, and operational documentation

for ongoing internal use Support staff interested in pursuing networking certifications such as

CCNA and CCNP Additional Duties Perform other activities reasonably related to the role as assigned to support operational and organizational objectives

Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in

enterprise networking , including architecture and design Deep hands-on experience with

Cisco enterprise networking technologies Strong expertise in routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and network security Experience supporting

high-availability, mission-critical environments Prior experience in

public-sector, law-enforcement, or regulated environments

preferred Ability to work

full-time onsite

in Orange County, CA

Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to lead and modernize enterprise networking systems that directly support public safety and essential community services. Youll play a critical role in shaping secure, resilient infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of network professionals.