Data Center Architect

Chicago 3 days agoContractor External
557 - 626 / hr
MatchPoint is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry specific best practices and expertise. Title: Senior Data Center Network Engineer Location: Illinois (Onsite/Hybrid) Engagement: Contract Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week initially (first month); then 2–3 days per month Rate: $ 80 - 90/hr Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and support large-scale data center network fabrics • Work with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP architectures • Provide expertise in data center network segmentation and scalability • Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on network and security integration • Support and optimize enterprise-grade network environments Required Skills & Experience • Strong expertise in data center networking and fabric design • Hands-on experience with Cisco NDFC, VXLAN, VRF, and advanced BGP • Experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments • Ability to work onsite as required during initial engagement Preferred / Nice-to-Have • Experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto and Zscaler • Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and security-focused network design • Experience working with government or public sector clients MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.