Network Architect
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Network Architect (Stores / Retail Network)
Network Architect - Cisco SDWAN Migration Specialist
Remote US
18 Months contract with possible extension
Role Summary
Seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and lead scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions for large-scale retail/store environments
This role will drive architecture across LAN, WAN, Store Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, 5G, and IoT connectivity, enabling modern and future-ready store networks
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Design and define end-to-end network architecture for distributed retail/store environments
- Lead architecture for Store Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and 5G connectivity solutions
- Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices for network deployments at scale
- Support Store of the Future initiatives, including integration of IoT devices (POS, handhelds, kiosks, cameras, sensors)
- Partner with security teams to implement segmentation, Zero Trust, and secure edge networking
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (store technology, cloud, infrastructure, product teams) - Evaluate and recommend network technologies, vendors, and service providers
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams
- Support high-severity incident escalations and drive root cause analysis when needed
Required Skills & Experience - 10+ years of experience in network architecture and design for enterprise or retail environments
- Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and branch networking
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper networking technologies
- Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS)
- Experience designing networks for large-scale distributed environments (hundreds/thousands of sites)
- Strong understanding of network security architecture (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, DNS security)
Preferred Skills - Experience with cloud-managed networking (e.g., Cisco Meraki)
- Knowledge of 5G/LTE and IoT connectivity solutions
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with automation tools (Python, APIs, Infrastructure as Code)
- Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, etc.)
- Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
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