Network Architect

Post Date

Mar 16, 2026

Location

Fort Lauderdale,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

33309
US
May 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Architect

Req #

FTL-39892d93-ea47-4450-a170-57ebf496c866

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

onsite support as required to assist with deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
· Execute initial commissioning of network equipment using a Meraki SD-WAN out-of-band management network with Raspberry Pi–based console access.
· Analyze fiber KMZ data and fiber distances to determine feasibility and inform design decisions.
· Develop and maintain implementation artifacts, including Bills of Materials, cross-connect tables, as-built documentation, and CIQ-type deliverables.
· Install GISO images with required software packages and validate firmware and software versions.
· Apply approved golden configuration templates to deploy initial configurations across the following platforms:
· Cisco 8201 with 400G coherent optics
· A1K systems operating as EDFAs
· Cisco 9902 platforms serving as MPLS PE property edge routers delivering customer services
· This role requires the ability to operate independently, follow established architectural standards, and deliver production-ready network infrastructure.

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Required Skills & Experience

Working on deployment of creating new drawings designs cut sheets resources and implementing changes in the infrastructure. Market growth along the lines of that (new markets)
Communities in a new area, state wide deployments (Arizona) building data centers logical not hands on in the field
Working in hand and hand with the field engineers

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.