Lead Network Architect - India - INTL

Post Date

Jul 13, 2026

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60606
US
Sep 21, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Architect

Req #

CHI-0bc14d51-4133-464f-9910-faf8fc4d525e

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Must-haves

10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an architecture role at enterprise scale.

Demonstrated experience defining enterprise reference architectures and standards adopted across a multi-site organization.

Deep expertise across enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), segmentation, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless.

Strong network security architecture experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, and Aruba ClearPass.

Strong Azure networking experience, including VNet design, peering, private connectivity, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.

Experience with DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP schema design, and core service resiliency.

Proven experience architecting Zero Trust Branch, micro-segmentation, or identity-aware network access.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven ability to work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments in a global, distributed enterprise.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues clearly for both engineering and non-technical audiences.

Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capabilities at the Director and VP level.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must-haves

10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an architecture role at enterprise scale.

Demonstrated experience defining enterprise reference architectures and standards adopted across a multi-site organization.

Deep expertise across enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), segmentation, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless.

Strong network security architecture experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, and Aruba ClearPass.

Strong Azure networking experience, including VNet design, peering, private connectivity, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.

Experience with DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP schema design, and core service resiliency.

Proven experience architecting Zero Trust Branch, micro-segmentation, or identity-aware network access.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven ability to work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments in a global, distributed enterprise.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues clearly for both engineering and non-technical audiences.

Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capabilities at the Director and VP level.

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.