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TOMORROW HIRE

Network Architect

TOMORROW HIRE

Network Architect designing and optimizing complex network environments. Collaborating with technical teams in a hybrid working model in Richmond, Virginia.

Posted 6/10/2026contractRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $46 - $66 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan, design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network environments
  • Develop network architectures that meet organizational security, availability, and performance standards
  • Implement network redundancy, failover strategies, and resiliency measures
  • Evaluate and recommend infrastructure upgrades to improve scalability and operational efficiency
  • Support future-state network planning and adoption of emerging technologies
  • Monitor network performance using dashboards, monitoring tools, and performance metrics
  • Analyze network traffic patterns, utilization trends, and capacity requirements
  • Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity and performance issues
  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for escalated network incidents
  • Ensure stable and secure network operations across enterprise environments
  • Support and integrate cloud networking solutions within AWS and Azure environments
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources
  • Maintain accurate network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address schemes, configurations, and change records
  • Develop and maintain network disaster recovery documentation and recovery procedures
  • Prepare reports on network health, incident trends, system performance, and operational metrics
  • Partner with help desk teams and system administrators to resolve cross-functional technical issues
  • Provide technical guidance and recommendations to stakeholders regarding network improvements
  • Support organizational initiatives requiring network architecture expertise and infrastructure planning

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7 years of experience planning, designing, and configuring LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks
  • 7 years of experience ensuring network architecture meets organizational security and performance requirements
  • 7 years of experience maintaining network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and IP addressing schemes
  • 7 years of experience analyzing network traffic and usage trends
  • 5 years of experience working with cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure
  • 7 years of experience preparing reports related to network health, incidents, and performance metrics
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
  • Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
  • Must be able to work onsite in Richmond, Virginia three days per week
  • Must participate in a web cam interview as part of the selection process
  • 5 years of experience supporting server infrastructure environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • This is a 1099 Contract role.
  • Pay Rate: **$46 - $66 per hour**
  • Assignment Start Date: June 29, 2026
  • Assignment End Date: June 30, 2027
  • Assignment Duration: Approximately 12 months
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Onsite presence required three days per week
  • Parking is not provided for contractors

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Hard Skills & Tools
LANWANVPNnetwork architecturenetwork redundancynetwork performance monitoringnetwork traffic analysiscloud networkingAWSAzure
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical guidanceproblem-solvingcommunication