Network Architect (On-Call)Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Setting: Onsite / On-Call
Project OverviewWe are supporting a large-scale airport technology environment that requires skilled IT professionals to help maintain, enhance, and support critical computer and information systems across multiple airport facilities. These long-term contract opportunities involve working within a complex, mission-critical infrastructure that supports airport operations, security, communications, and enterprise technology services. Successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of IT systems in a dynamic operational environment.
Responsibilities- Provide architectural guidance for enterprise, operational technology (OT), and SCADA network environments.
- Develop high-level network blueprints, standards, and reference architectures supporting long-term technology initiatives.
- Review and validate engineering drawings, design packages, and technical documentation for infrastructure projects.
- Advise on network modernization strategies, technology selection, and future-state architecture planning.
- Assess requirements and impacts associated with network relocations, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
- Provide expert recommendations on routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and industrial networking technologies.
- Ensure alignment between network architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and technical teams on project planning and feasibility efforts.
- Provide strategic architectural support on an as-needed basis.
Requirements- 10-15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture and design.
- Expert knowledge of routing, switching, data center networking, wireless technologies, and network security frameworks.
- Experience designing OT and SCADA network architectures, including segmentation and secure industrial communications.
- Strong ability to develop and interpret architectural diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, network modernization efforts, and critical environment upgrades.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, or equivalent architecture-focused credentials are preferred.