Sr Network Architect

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Design enterprise network architectures:</strong>Develop scalable, secure, and highly available LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid network solutions that meet business and operational requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Establish architecture standards:</strong>Define network design principles, technical standards, best practices, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps to ensure consistency and long-term scalability.</li><li>
<strong>Lead modernization initiatives:</strong>Drive large-scale network transformation, infrastructure migration, optimization, and technology refresh projects across enterprise environments.</li><li>
<strong>Provide advanced networking expertise:</strong>Design and guide implementations involving BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, Quality of Service (QoS), firewalls, and load balancers.</li><li>
<strong>Architect cloud connectivity:</strong>Design and support Azure and other cloud networking environments, including secure hybrid connectivity between cloud platforms and on-premises infrastructure.</li><li>
<strong>Guide complex troubleshooting:</strong>Provide senior-level technical direction for challenging network and security issues, helping engineering teams identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Evaluate emerging technologies:</strong>Assess networking and security solutions based on scalability, performance, resilience, security, operational requirements, and cost-effectiveness.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborate across technical teams:</strong>Partner with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and business stakeholders to align network architecture with enterprise priorities.</li><li>
<strong>Manage vendor relationships:</strong>Work with network equipment vendors, telecommunications carriers, and technology partners to evaluate solutions, address technical challenges, and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>
<strong>Maintain architectural documentation:</strong>Produce and maintain network architecture diagrams, design specifications, implementation guidelines, and technical documentation.</li><li>
<strong>Mentor engineering teams:</strong>Provide architectural guidance, share technical knowledge, and support the professional development of network engineers.</li><li>
<strong>Support strategic decision-making:</strong>Translate complex technical considerations into practical recommendations that help stakeholders make informed infrastructure investments.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Professional experience:</strong>12–15+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security, with a strong background in complex infrastructure environments.</li><li>
<strong>Enterprise networking expertise:</strong>Extensive experience designing and supporting LAN/WAN, data center, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and hybrid network architectures.</li><li>
<strong>Advanced technical knowledge:</strong>Deep understanding of routing, switching, network security, enterprise architecture, and high-availability network design.</li><li>
<strong>Routing and network technologies:</strong>Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, QoS, firewalls, and load balancing technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Cloud networking experience:</strong>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform, including hybrid connectivity and cloud network architecture.</li><li>
<strong>Architecture and transformation leadership:</strong>Proven experience leading large-scale network projects, infrastructure modernization programs, and strategic technology initiatives.</li><li>
<strong>Security and resilience:</strong>Ability to design network environments that meet enterprise security, availability, performance, and scalability requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Technical documentation:</strong>Experience creating architecture diagrams, design documents, network standards, and implementation guidelines.</li><li>
<strong>Certifications:</strong>CCIE, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications are preferred. Microsoft Azure networking certifications, AWS or Google Cloud networking certifications, and other relevant networking or security credentials are also advantageous.</li><li>
<strong>Analytical and problem-solving skills:</strong>Strong ability to evaluate complex technical challenges, compare solutions, and develop effective long-term strategies.</li><li>
<strong>Communication and stakeholder management:</strong>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain architectural decisions and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Technical leadership:</strong>Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and promote engineering best practices.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive annual salary:</strong>$110,000–$143,000, with final compensation determined by relevant experience, qualifications, certifications, internal equity, market conditions, and other applicable factors.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work flexibility:</strong>Fully remote position based in the United States.</li><li>
<strong>Comprehensive benefits package:</strong>A broad employee benefits offering, with specific coverage and eligibility details to be confirmed during the hiring process.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Opportunities to expand technical expertise, develop architectural leadership skills, and learn about emerging technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative environment:</strong>Work alongside professionals across networking, cloud, security, infrastructure, and application teams.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful technical impact:</strong>Influence enterprise infrastructure strategy, modernization, and the reliability and security of critical network environments.</li><li>
<strong>Inclusive workplace:</strong>Equal employment opportunities and consideration based on qualifications, skills, and business needs.</li>