Network Architect

## Network Architect**Franklin,TN37067**Posted: 07/14/2026Employment Type:Contract to HireCategory: IT - Infrastructure - Network/SystemsJob Number: Work Location: Hybrid## Job Description**Network Architect** Active CCIE required Sits in Brentwood, TN 3-4 days onsite Relocate on their own money Contract to hire Leadership position $80/hr (conversion $200k/yr) **Active CCIE required or exam scheduled** **5+ years of true architect experience required** Responsibilities • Troubleshoot LAN and WAN service issues on **Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet platforms** • Configuration of switching platforms, Cisco 3750x, 9200 and 9300, Cisco Nexus, Fortiswitch • Configuration of routing platforms, Cisco ASR and ISR, Fortigate, Meraki • Installation of network hardware • Activation of leased WAN circuits • Participate in daily team meetings and various project meetings • Create and update network documentation • Create and review change scripts • Work with security team to mitigate active threats Education & Experience: • Required-Associates’ degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent technical training **• Active CCIE required or exam scheduled** • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Information Systems, preferably in the healthcare industry • Minimum of 3 years of hands on networking experience with Cisco projects • Minimum of 3 years of SD-WAN experience • Experience troubleshooting and configuring LAN Infrastructures, STP, Ether-channel/Port Channel configuration, Dot1.Q Trunking, VTP, 802.1x, DHCP, DACLs • Experience troubleshooting WAN infrastructures, VRFs, routing protocols, IP ACLs, leased circuits • Experience troubleshooting AAA and TACACS+ • Experience designing IP Schemes • Experience troubleshooting 802.11 wireless issues • Experience troubleshooting client and network issues • Experience configuring SNMP monitoring and logging Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Must demonstrate strong ownership of responsibilities • Excellent documentation and communication skills •Proficiency with Visio and Office applications •Excellent customer service skills • “Can do” attitude • Ability to travel up to 10% per year for deployments ( to middle Tennessee area) -Ability to multitask between strategic tasks while resolving operational problems
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