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Senior Network Consultant

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Consultant (20+ years) to lead the design of a world-class airport network. This fully remote, USA-based, 1099 contract role offers $110/hr with no travel required. The project kicks off at the end of March 2025—a bachelor’s degree is required. Please review Section 4 (Qualifications) carefully before applying.

Scope of Work for Network Consultant

1. Introduction

The objective of this engagement is to procure the services of a highly experienced independent Network Consultant to assist with defining the network architecture for a world-class airport in the Middle East and to support the full design development of its two Data Centers' network equipment.

The Consultant should ensure agnostic design to allow bids for multiple network manufacturers, compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to build a scalable, resilient, and world-class secure network infrastructure.

2. Scope of Work

A. Network Functional Overview

Identify Data Network key technologies and innovations
Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards
Develop a comprehensive physical and logical network layout
Develop key design principles for efficiency and scalability
Define strategies for network scalability and high-performance
Develop redundancy and high-availability strategies
Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans

B. Software-Defined Network (SDN) Architecture

Define SDN controllers and key components
Develop northbound and southbound API strategies
Develop network virtualization and overlay technologies (VXLAN, EVPN)
Develop strategies to optimize traffic engineering and path selection

C. Network Security Architecture

Develop a Zero Trust Network Security model
Design intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Develop network firewalls (physical and virtual)
Develop micro-segmentation and east-west traffic controls
Develop SIEM solutions for advanced threat detection
Develop multi-factor authentication (MFA) and encryption policies
Develop secure VPN solutions for site-to-site and remote users
Develop Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks
Develop role-based access control (RBAC) strategies
Develop privileged access management (PAM) protocols
Develop AI-powered security analytics for proactive threat management
Develop automated threat-hunting and mitigation mechanisms
Develop DDoS mitigation strategies
Develop strategies for Layers 4-7 security

D. Wide Area Network (WAN) Design

Develop Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions
Develop internet and private connectivity strategies (MPLS, DIA, Fiber)
Develop cloud interconnectivity and direct link strategies
Optimize OSPF area and hierarchical design, route summarization
Develop BGP peering and optimization
Design multi-homed ISP redundancy strategies
Develop IPv4/IPv6 migration plans and address allocation policies
Develop IP address management (IPAM) strategies

E. Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Architecture

Develop strategies for private, public, and hybrid cloud environments
Develop strategies to optimize cloud interconnectivity and SDN integration
Develop cloud security best practices
Develop strategies for cloud-based AI Data Center network considerations

F. Wireless Network Controllers & Access Points

Develop centralized wireless network management
Develop wireless security mechanisms (WPA3, 802.1X authentication)
Develop strategies to optimize edge AI workloads over wireless networks
Develop IoT device connectivity and security measures

G. Active-Active Data Center Operations

Develop geo-redundancy and load balancing
Develop global traffic management (GTM) solutions
Develop cross-site replication and synchronization strategies

H. Large-Scale Storage Architecture

Design high-speed storage fabrics using FC, FCoE, NVMe, SSD
Develop object, file, and block storage solutions

I. Backup & Disaster Recovery Strategy

Develop data replication and snapshot strategies
Develop cloud-based backup solutions
Develop immutable storage and ransomware protection
Optimize satellite backup connectivity for bandwidth and latency
Develop automated failover mechanisms
Develop self-healing network capabilities
Ensure data replication across multiple geographic regions
Balance AI workload distribution across storage infrastructure

J. Network Operations Center (NOC) & Monitoring

Develop real-time network performance monitoring
Develop AI-driven network analytics and insights
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)
Develop API-driven network automation
Develop role-based access control (RBAC) for secure operations
Optimize content delivery networks (CDN)
Recommend predictive analytics for traffic engineering
Develop adaptive resource allocation strategies
Optimize wireless interference and network performance

3. Deliverables

The Consultant will work with other team members to develop the following deliverables:

Comprehensive network architecture and design documents
Technical specifications and system requirements
Security policies and compliance reports
High-availability and redundancy strategy documentation
WAN and cloud integration frameworks
Wireless and IoT security assessments
Data center network design and geo-redundancy reports
Backup and disaster recovery plans
Network operations monitoring and automation guidelines

4. Consultant Qualifications

Proven experience in large-scale, high-availability network design with industry-recognized advanced-level certification.
Expertise in SDN, security, cloud, and data center architectures
Experience with AI-driven network optimization and automation
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clients, technology, architecture, mechanical, electrical, and project management.

5. Project Timeline

The engagement is expected to span 6-12 months, with phased deliverables aligned with the airport's development schedule. A detailed timeline for various deliverables will be finalized in the near term.

6. Budget & Payment Terms

The Consultant shall provide hourly rates detailing expected fees for the various tasks and any reimbursable expenses for international travel if required. All payments will be based on Time and material to be approved per each task.

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What You Should Know About Senior Network Consultant, TOMORROW HIRE

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join us as a Senior Network Consultant at a cutting-edge firm where you will embark on a transformative project to design a world-class airport network. This fully remote 1099 contract role offers flexibility and a competitive rate of $110/hr, all while allowing you to work from the comfort of your home in the USA. We’re looking for someone with over 20 years of experience who has a bachelor's degree and is excited to dive into creating innovative network solutions. Your expertise in large-scale network design, compliance with regulatory standards, and your familiarity with emerging technologies will be essential as you define and develop a robust network architecture. You will be instrumental in implementing strategies for high performance, redundancy, and security, as well as laying the groundwork for advanced network operations. As a Senior Network Consultant, your role will also include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, providing key insights into SDN and cloud integration, and developing security architectures that adhere to a Zero Trust model. You will play a pivotal part in crafting proposals for the project and building a scalable and resilient infrastructure that meets global benchmarks. Join us as we pave the way for modern connectivity solutions in the world of airport operations and become part of a journey that is as rewarding as it is challenging! Ready to apply? Check out the qualifications in Section 4 and jump on board!

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