Network Architect
Springfield, Illinoishybrid$90 - $100Mar 27, 2026·Posted 15 days ago
Domain
Tech Stack
Cisco NDFCPalo AltoZscaler
Must-Have Requirements
- ✓Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design
- ✓Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC
- ✓Experience with VXLAN
- ✓Experience with VRF
- ✓Advanced BGP knowledge
- ✓Experience designing large-scale network environments
- ✓Ability to work onsite as required
Nice to Have
- -Experience with Palo Alto
- -Experience with Zscaler
- -Zero Trust architecture experience
- -Security-focused network design experience
- -Government or public sector client experience
Description
Title: Senior Data Center Network Engineer Location:Springfiedl, Illinois (Onsite/Hybrid) Engagement: Contract Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week initially (first month); then 2–3 days per month Rate: $ 90-100/hr **Key Responsibilities **
- Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics
- Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures
- Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration
- Support and optimize enterprise-grade network environments
**Required Skills & Experience **
- Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design
- Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP
- Experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments
- Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler
- Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security-focused network design
- Experience working with government or public sector clients
#Matchpoint
#LI-PROMOTED
#LI-Hybrid