As a Network Architect, you will design, implement, and maintain robust and secure network infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. You will work closely with organization stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into technical specifications. You will also provide guidance and best practices on network architecture, security, performance, and scalability that maximizes business enablement.
The role will be both strategic in nature as engineering-focused on short/mid-term projects, while working with different technology teams to deliver core business initiatives. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with accuracy and to meet demanding deadlines, possessing strong ethics, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
The successful candidate will require strong communication, process, and leadership skills in addition to extensive technical skills. This will encompass communicating up, down and to end-users in a manner that aligns with their business needs. Effective, clear, concise and attention to detail for all written communication and documentation is expected.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable network architectures for both on-premise and cloud environments
• Lead network modernization efforts including SD-WAN adoption and cloud network transformation.
• Develop and enforce standards for routing protocols (BGP) and VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL, client-based and site-to-site).
• Architect and maintain secure remote access solutions using SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) models.
• Integrate threat prevention and intrusion detection technologies into network architecture (e.g., next-gen firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure network designs align with organizational security policies.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues across data centers, branch offices, and cloud platforms.
• Document network designs, configurations, and policies for internal teams and audit compliance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to network engineers and junior team members.
• Participate in business continuity planning, including DR site design and failover strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture, including on-prem and cloud networks.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols and services: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, SSL, VPN, etc.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies (Cisco Meraki, Fortinet).
• Expertise in VPN implementation and management (IPSec, SSL, remote access, site-to-site).
• Comprehensive experience with cloud-native networking solutions (Azure, AWS)
• Proficiency with monitoring tools such as LogicMonitor, SYSLOG, NetFlow, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Strong understanding of SASE, ZTNA, and cloud-based security frameworks.
• Knowledge of automation and scripting tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python) a plus.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, SOC and SOX.
• Professional certifications such as Cisco (CCNP, CCIE), Azure Network Specialty, or Foritnet (FCA/FCP) are strongly preferred.

Soft Skill

• Solid customer service skills, including active listening, patience, and concern for client issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including development of end-user documentation, training materials and presentations
• Ability to translate technical material and information to non-technical users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to multitask and adapt to changes quickly. This includes balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Risk Strategies is the 9th largest privately held U.S. brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, Risk Strategies serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. Risk Strategies has over 200 offices and more than 5,500 employees as part of the Accession Risk Management Group family of companies.
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• Design, implement, and maintain scalable network architectures for both on-premise and cloud environments
• Lead network modernization efforts including SD-WAN adoption and cloud network transformation.
• Develop and enforce standards for routing protocols (BGP) and VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL, client-based and site-to-site).
• Architect and maintain secure remote access solutions using SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) models.
• Integrate threat prevention and intrusion detection technologies into network architecture (e.g., next-gen firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure network designs align with organizational security policies.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues across data centers, branch offices, and cloud platforms.
• Document network designs, configurations, and policies for internal teams and audit compliance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to network engineers and junior team members.
• Participate in business continuity planning, including DR site design and failover strategies