Senior Network Infrastructure Architect (SASE & SD-WAN)

TL;DR

Senior Network Infrastructure Architect (SASE & SD-WAN): Leading the transformation of enterprise networking environments with an accent on SDN, SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access. Focus on designing secure holistic solutions integrating Azure, LAN, WAN, and Wireless environments into an automated fabric.

Location: Decatur, GA, USA

Salary: $176,800 – $187,200

Company

hirify.global is a technical staffing and recruiting firm specializing in connecting IT and engineering talent with enterprise opportunities.

What you will do

• Architect and design advanced network solutions to support the transition to SASE and ZTNA frameworks.
• Spearhead the development of an SDN model across Cloud, LAN, WAN, and Wireless platforms, integrating AIOps for proactive management.
• Ensure security requirements, including encryption and micro-segmentation, are natively integrated into the architecture.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build long-term technology roadmaps and detailed implementation plans.
• Act as a Tier-3 escalation point for complex P1/P2 incidents and lead root-cause analysis (RCA) efforts.
• Collaborate with 3rd-party vendors to evaluate new technologies and review architectural change requests.

Requirements

• Extensive experience implementing vendor-agnostic Software-Defined Networking (SDN) platforms and network automation.
• Deep expertise in SASE and ZTNA architectures.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud-native networking.
• Advanced proficiency in Cisco routing, switching, and Palo Alto firewall management.
• In-depth knowledge of L2/L3 connectivity, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VPN (IPSec/SSL/TLS), and DNS/DHCP.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent professional certification required.

Nice to have

• Experience developing strategic technology roadmaps based on business inputs.
• Ability to create low-level engineering designs using Visio.
• Experience integrating network automation with modern monitoring and observability toolsets.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Statutory sick pay where applicable.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.