Network Consultant
Posted: 04/22/2026
Job Number: T21LcERDUTVpY0NzcjRsQldSTkZpQT09
Pay Rate: 60-70 Hourly USD
Job Description
Job description
Day 1 onsite or remote or Hybrid
Onsite
Client full work address
Avon Lake, OH-44012
Rate –
$70/hr
Mandatory Skills
SD‑WAN (VeloCloud)
Palo Alto firewall architecture
Azure networking (ExpressRoute, VPN, VNets)
Enterprise routing & switching (BGP / OSPF)
HLD / LLD & architecture governance
L3 / L4 escalation capability
Global enterprise network exposure
In collaboration with the Infrastructure Architect and other technical experts within the Network Governance Team the Specialist Global Network Connectivity is responsible for establishing the global network architecture in accordance with best practice and industry standards and oversee its execution ensuring alignment with the IT strategy to exceed the companys overall business objectives and strategic roadmap
Transforming technology into value across objectives in Avient ITs four strategic areas
oAccelerate Digital Transformation
oEnhance CyberSecurity and Compliance
oDrive Business Efficiency and Growth
oBuild Global Governance
Provide project management guidance for complex projects and workstreams advising on interdependencies and impact into other global initiatives ensuring local regulatory and compliance requirements are met
Ensure that the security performance reliability and efficiency of Avients global network infrastructure that services are available scalable and continually improved
Provide continuous governance oversight of the engineering and execution teams to facilitate excellent support service provision and incident escalation around the globe whilst adhering to standards
Areas of technical focus include but are not limited to
oGlobal WAN Routing Design
oTelecom Architecture Governance
oSDWAN Interconnectivity Standards
oWiFi System Standards
oTAOVPNExpressRoute
oCloud Platform PrismaFortimanager Supervision
oPublic IP Management
oHypervisor Networking
oCloud Connectivity
oDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity
oMonitoring Reporting
oAsset Compliance Reporting
oSwitchingRouting standards
oConnectivity InternetMPLS etc
oCapacity Planning Monitoring
oAutomation Scripting
oVirtualization Networking
oDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity
oSite Survey Standards Planning
Verify and ensure that high quality documentation exists for all applicable projects systems and knowledgebase articles pertinent to their area of responsibility
Support and help maintain relationships with all relevant IT vendors
Participate in the IT strategic process as necessary
Ability to work highly effectively with no supervision across various global virtual teams
Follow direction to achieve a highquality outcome
Flexibility to work across time zones including participating in offhour activities if appropriate
Potential global travel up to 10
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
Experience in Manufacturing or similar industry
10 years of senior professional technical experience in network engineering and architecture or a related field
Experience in effectively engaging and collaborating with remote and diverse team members
Strong experience in cloud environments and those with segmentation between ITOT
Relevant industry certifications are a benefit
Additional Qualifications
Strong process and internal customer focus
Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies in relevant areas
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Demonstrated infrastructure security focus and best practice working habits
Experience leading and contributing to infrastructure projects within a fastpaced value focused culture
Skills
Mandatory Skills: Arista DC/Branch Routers and Switches, Avaya Contact-Center, Genesys Contact-Center, HP DC/Branches Routers and Switches, Juniper DC/Branches Routers and Switches
Good to Have Skills: AWS Infra Services, Azure Infra Services, Cisco DC/Branches Routers & Switches, Cisco-sdn-network-administration