Principal Network Architect

Posted: 2026-01-30

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: USD 135-140 / Yearly (Full Time)

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: Computer Software

Client: Wipro

Contact: Meghana Gorusu

Company: SRI Tech Solutions Job Role Principal Network Architect Location Dallas, TX (onsite)

Certifications: Desired but not Mandatory Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE – Enterprise Infrastructure or Data Center)Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)Juniper Networks Certified Expert (JNCIE)VMware NSX Advanced or Design CertificationAWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Primary Skills Python scripting (Expertise), Network Architecture & Design Excellence, Advanced Networking Technologies & Protocols, Vendor & Platform Expertise, VoIP & Unified Communications, Security‐Focused Network Design, Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence, Problem Solving & Operational Excellence Architecture Governance & Documentation

Job Description: Demonstrated ability to design, review, and govern large‐scale, complex enterprise network architectures across Data Centre, WAN, LAN, and cloud environments. Strong expertise in creating scalable, resilient, and performance‐optimized network designs aligned with business and technology strategies Ability to evaluate, recommend, and adopt emerging networking technologies to support evolving enterprise needs Proven experience working with leading network vendors and platforms, and the ability to compare, select, and standardize solutions based on technical and business requirements Capability to define vendor‐agnostic architectures while leveraging best‐of‐breed technologies where appropriate Strong understanding of VoIP and unified communications architectures, including call control, signaling, media flows, quality of service (QoS), and high‐availability designs Expertise in designing secure network architectures with built‐in controls, including segmentation, access control, encryption, firewalling, and integration with enterprise security frameworks. Ability to balance security, performance, and usability while meeting regulatory and compliance Strong technical leadership skills to guide senior engineers and cross‐functional teams on architecture decisions, standards, and best practices Capability to act as a technical authority and escalation point for complex network design and engineering challenges· Broaden and bring on new intelligence & AI MindsetSRI Tech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.