Network Architect

Distro

Springfield, Illinois hybrid Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 28, 2026 Last posted March 28, 2026

Job description

Title: Senior Data Center Network Engineer Location:Springfiedl, Illinois (Onsite/Hybrid) Engagement: Contract Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week initially (first month); then 2–3 days per month Rate: $ 90-100/hr

**Key Responsibilities **

1. Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics

2. Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures

3. Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability

4. Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration

5. Support and optimize enterprise-grade network environments

**Required Skills & Experience **

1. Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design

2. Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP

3. Experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments

4. Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement Preferred / Nice-to-Have

5. Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler

6. Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security-focused network design

7. Experience working with government or public sector clients

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Compensation (from employer):
90–100 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Design and support large-scale data center networks; collaborate on security integration.

Job title

Network Architect

Experience level

senior level

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Onsite/hybrid in Springfield, Illinois; remote not specified

Salary

$90-100/hr

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

data center networkingcisco NDFCVXLANVRFBGP

Preferred skills

security technologiespalo altozscalerzero trust

Specializations

data centernetwork fabricBGPVXLANVRF

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, IL, USA

Hybrid City