Lead, Network Architect – DC Core

Humana

Lead Network Architect designing IT infrastructure architecture solutions for diverse business problems at Humana. Providing Level 3 support for Data Center Network Engineering team and handling complex network architecture.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Data Center Network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on multi-vendor technologies and automation practices. Proficient in creating comprehensive design documentation and implementation plans while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

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Cisco Design, Deployment, And TroubleshootingArista Design, Deployment, And TroubleshootingPalo Alto Design, Deployment, And TroubleshootingVxLAN BGP EVPN ExpertiseMaster's Degree In A Technical Field

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Hard Skills

Data Center Network DesignCLOS L3 Spine/Leaf TopologyBGP ExpertiseQOS ImplementationMulti-tenancy DesignAI/NVIDIA Design And OperationsAutomation And CI/CDImplementation PlanningPost Implementation ValidationTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Cisco NDFC/Nexus DashboardArista Cloud Vision PortalPalo Alto PanoramaGigamonLive ActionArista DMFViavi

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPMI Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureData Center Network EngineeringImplementation Change TicketingOn-Call SupportWAN Circuit Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Lead Network Architect designs and develops IT infrastructure architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards.
The Lead Network Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
Provides Level 3 design, engineering implementation & support for the Data Center Network Engineering team at Humana.
Performs on-call and implementation duties on nights and weekends as required.
Perform advanced Data Center Network design, implementation and troubleshooting (CLOS L3 Spine/Leaf, VxLAN BGP EVPN, MEC, MLAG, vPC).
Perform advanced Palo Alto design, implementation and troubleshooting.
Perform advanced Cisco Nexus Route/Switch design, implementation and troubleshooting.
Perform advanced Arista Route/Switch design, implementation and troubleshooting.
Review Humana provided business requirements with Humana Network Architects & Engineering teams.
Create High Level Design & diagrams based on provided business requirements.
Create Low Level Design & traffic flow diagrams based on provided High Level Design diagrams.
Create Low Level Design cabling matrix based on provided High Level Design diagrams.
Verify all necessary equipment and WAN circuits are in stock or have already been ordered.
If additional equipment or WAN circuits are needed, quote them and review w/project team, then work with Humana network leadership to get them ordered.
Create implementation plan (build/deploy plan), verification, and backout to accomplish Low Level Design.
Create implementation Change ticketing in Service NOW, and coordinate w/PM to communicate outage windows following Humana standards.
Implement (perform build/deploy) - with appropriate change ticketing/coordination.
Perform post implementation validation/verification and performance testing - document results and provide to Humana.
Participate in On-Call rotation.
Perform after-hours solutions implementation; Support other teams as needed, after-hours; Use your skills to make an impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enterprise hands-on experience w/Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto design, deployment and troubleshooting
Enterprise hands-on experience w/VxLAN BGP EVPN multi-vendor technology as well as an Architect level knowledge set
Enterprise hands-on experience w/BGP as well as an Architect level knowledge set
Enterprise hands-on experience w/CLOS L3 Spine/Leaf topology as well as an Architect level knowledge set
Enterprise hands-on experience w/the following management tools; Cisco NDFC/Nexus Dashboard, Arista Cloud Vision Portal, Palo Alto Panorama
Enterprise hands-on experience w/the following observability tools; Gigamon, Live Action, Arista DMF, Viavi.
Enterprise hands-on experience w/QOS
Enterprise hands-on experience w/Multi-tenancy
Enterprise hands-on experience w/Internet ingress/egress design
Enterprise hands-on experience w/AI/NVIDIA designs, deployment and operations
Enterprise hands-on experience w/the following DC/Transport providers; Equinix Fabric, Bare Metal, Megaport VXCs, MVE, MCR, AT&T TAOS.
Strong understanding of IaC concepts and hands-on experience with automation and CI/CD
Master's Degree in a Technical Field
PMP or PMI certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
short-term and long-term disability
life insurance and many other opportunities