Senior Network Solutions ArchitectLocation: Dublin, Hybrid (3 days per week)Rate: up to €570 per day Duration: Until March 2026SODA has partnered with a leading innovator in IT solutions, seeking a talented and experienced Senior Network Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team. If you are passionate about cloud networking, data center infrastructure, and designing cutting-edge network solutions, this is the opportunity for you! Role Overview: They are looking for an expert in cloud networking for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a comprehensive understanding of physical data center networks, Software Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, and wireless solutions. As a Senior Network Solutions Architect, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting complex network solutions, while also ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability across all network platforms. Key Responsibilities:Create architectural artefacts, including Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), High-Level Designs (HLD), and Business Requirement Documents (BRD), for key programs, projects, and initiatives.Take ownership of end-to-end network solutions, collaborating with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, business partners, SMEs, and vendors to ensure the success of the solutions.Identify potential solution risks and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies where necessary.Oversee the technical aspects of solution implementations, ensuring seamless integration across systems.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the organization’s technologies and network architecture.Design and model logical, conceptual, and physical network architectures.Ensure compliance with IT standards and enterprise architecture governance processes.Review and optimize existing program/project architecture to meet IT standards, policies, and future goals.Design physical data center, office, and manufacturing network infrastructures with a focus on redundancy, high availability, and fault tolerance.Architect and deliver network solutions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with an emphasis on performance, security, and scalability.Requirements:Minimum of 8 years of experience in network design, implementation, and support.Expertise in cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP.Deep knowledge of physical data center networks and industry best practices.Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and VMware VeloCloud solutions.Strong experience with Network Access Control (NAC) and Cisco ISE.Solid understanding of network protocols, including routing, switching, and wireless.Expertise in Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.Familiarity with network security principles, tools, and best practices.Industry certifications such as CCIE, VCDX-NV, or equivalent are preferred.
Michelle Sutherland