Network Architect

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SumasEdge Corporation
Sacramento, CA, United States
  • Construction
  • FlexTime

Job Title:- Network Architect

Location:- Remote with occasional travel (BUT first month in onsite Sacramento)- Look for Candidates Local or Nearby to Sacramento, CA

Duration:- 6 Months Contract to Hire

MUST be able to convert to perm without sponsorship

Role Overview:

Client is seeking a seniorlevel Network Architect to lead the design and execution of network infrastructure for a new Sacramento casino project. This role will support a “minigreenfield” environment, standing up a new, secure, and resilient network while managing integration and cutover from an existing corporate ecosystem.

This is a true architecture role—ideal for a handson architect who can independently assess a complex environment, define bestpractice architecture, identify risks, and lead cutover planning without being directed stepbystep.

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Design

  • Lead endtoend network architecture design for a new casino environment, including:

  • Firewalls

  • Core networking

  • VMware infrastructure

  • Active Directory and domain services

  • DNS, DHCP, time services

  • Backup and recovery

  • Security integrations

  • Design an environment that can operate standalone, while integrating with corporate systems as needed.

  • Apply industry best practices without relying on prescriptive direction.

Environment Assessment & Planning

  • Conduct an initial onsite assessment of the property, including:

  • MDFs and IDFs

  • Racks, cabling, and physical infrastructure

  • Evaluate the current state and define the targetstate architecture.

  • Produce project plans, task lists, and sequencing that clearly outline the work required.

Cutover & Risk Management

  • Lead or heavily support network cutover activities, ensuring continuity of critical services.
  • Identify dependencies, risks, and critical failure points early and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Be available onsite during key transition phases to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Collaboration & Execution

  • Partner closely with internal SMEs, vendors, and thirdparty providers.
  • Clearly articulate technical decisions to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Validate designs and execution plans through direct architectural discussions (no lengthy interview cycles or unnecessary handoffs).

Required Experience & Qualifications

MustHave

  • Seniorlevel experience as a Network Architect (not just a Network Engineer).

  • Proven experience with:

  • Greenfield builds, divestitures, acquisitions, or largescale environment separations

  • Designing networks from the ground up

  • Leading architectural decisions independently

  • Strong understanding of:

  • Core networking concepts

  • Firewall architecture

  • VMware environments

  • Microsoft ecosystem (including O365 and Active Directory)

  • Ability to work onsite initially and during cutovers.

Preferred / NicetoHave

  • Prior gaming or casino industry experience
  • Existing or prior gaming licenses (even expired) — significantly accelerates onboarding
  • Experience working with Cisco networking components (vendorspecific expertise is helpful but not the primary driver)
  • Ability to support some handson network tasks when required during transitions

Compliance & Licensing

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a gaming license and pass required background checks.
  • Prior licensing experience in regulated environments is a strong plus.
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