Network Architect

Position Overview

The Network Architect will lead the design of mission-critical network infrastructure, ensure architectural alignment across systems, and guide strategic technology initiatives. Define standards, lead complex migrations, and mentor engineering teams in delivering secure, high-performance environments.

• Lead the design of enterprise data network which will include but not limited to LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Data Centers and hybrid cloud network architectures
• Serve as the subject matter expert on network scalability, fault tolerance, and security
• Define enterprise network standards and governance models
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud teams on zero trust and segmentation frameworks
• Oversee infrastructure upgrades and network redesigns
  
  Mentor junior and senior engineers on design best practices

• Advanced expertise in:
  • Routing and switching protocols like but not limited to BGP, OSPF and EIGRP, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Network segmentation (ISE) and automated network administration (CCC).
  • Wireless networking
• Experience architecting cloud-integrated networks (AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route)
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance-driven networking standards

• Strong leadership and technical strategy skills
• Excellent communication with executives, vendors, and technical teams
• Ability to manage ambiguity and large-scale infrastructure complexity

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Master’s degree is preferred

• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification required
• Cloud certifications strongly preferred

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with 5+ in architecture or solution design
• Proven success in large-scale infrastructure rollouts or transformations
• Experience leading multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs