Network Architect/Engineer

Type:

• 3-year Contract with two 1-year extensions (totaling 5 years)

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• TBD

Location:

• San Antonio, Texas – Onsite
• Multiple locations within 15 miles of the zip code 78207

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English

Language Preferences:

• Write, read, and speak Spanish

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect / Network Engineer to support a large, complex organization operating in a highly available, mission-critical environment. This role is responsible for network design, configuration, and administration, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity across enterprise systems and locations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a strategic mindset and enjoys designing and maintaining networks that support critical operations and future growth. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of professional network engineering or network architecture experience
• Hands-on experience with network design and implementation
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols
• Experience administering enterprise network environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in production
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network architectures
• Configure and administer routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and performance issues
• Support LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams
• Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning

Experience Preferences:

• Experience supporting large-scale or mission-critical networks
• Experience with high-availability and redundant network designs
• Familiarity with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or comparable enterprise networking platforms
• Exposure to cloud networking or hybrid environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods
• Ability to participate in on-site or remote troubleshooting as needed
• Occasional lifting of networking equipment (up to approximately 30 lbs)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education Preferences:

• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent)
• Advanced coursework or training in network architecture or security
• Ongoing professional development in emerging networking technologies

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).

Dress Code:

• TBD

Benefits:

• Yes

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.