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Elios Talent

Senior Network Architect

Elios Talent, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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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

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

Serve as the organization’s

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. You’ll play a critical role in shaping secure, resilient infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of network professionals.

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