Network Technology Technical Architect (Hybrid)

Job Description We are looking for a Network Technology Technical Architect to support network transformation and architecture projects across data center, campus, and branch environments. Experience in banking, finance, or other large-scale, high-availability environments will be an advantage. Experience with Cisco ACI migration projects, active-active data centers, SD-WAN, DWDM, Cisco Catalyst Center, network automation, or network observability solutions is also preferred. Key Responsibilities Design and improve data center, campus, and branch network architectures. Lead the design, integration, optimization, and transformation of Cisco ACI environments. Plan legacy network migrations to modern data center architectures. Provide architectural guidance on Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies. Assess Cisco Nexus and Catalyst infrastructures. Support designs involving BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VLAN, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, and QoS. Evaluate MPLS, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and internet connectivity architectures. Support Aruba ClearPass, 802.1X, and NAC designs. Develop high-availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery architectures. Prepare HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, technical specifications, and capacity plans. Lead PoCs and technical evaluations for new technologies. Provide advanced troubleshooting, technical guidance, and mentoring to network teams. Requirements Advanced experience in enterprise network technologies. Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI, including APIC, Spine, Leaf, Fabric, Tenant, VRF, Bridge Domain, EPG, and Contracts. Experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 and Catalyst products. Advanced knowledge of Layer 2, Layer 3, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRF, STP, EtherChannel/LACP, HSRP/VRRP, and QoS. Experience with MPLS, VPN, WAN, and preferably SD-WAN. Experience with Aruba ClearPass, NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS, and TACACS+. Experience in data center network design, high availability, redundancy, and segmentation. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to prepare network architecture documents and guide technical teams. If you are interested in contributing to critical network transformation projects and working on complex enterprise environments, we encourage you to apply. Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.