Principal Network Architect
Core
Lead the strategic design, modernization, and governance of global network and cloud infrastructure, acting as the technical authority for Workday's enterprise network.
Role type
Principal Network Architect (Strategic IC)
Builds
Global enterprise network, hybrid cloud connectivity, Zero Trust/SASE frameworks, automated network operations pipelines.
Domain
Enterprise Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
Required skills
Strategic network architecture design, Zero Trust (ZTNA) implementation, SASE/SSE framework design, Micro-segmentation, SD-WAN architecture, Cloud networking (AWS Cloud WAN, GWLB, Transit Gateway), Network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform), BGP routing, Multi-cloud interconnects, Vendor evaluation (RFPs/PoCs), Technical mentorship.
Preferred skills
AIOps/Intent-Based Networking (IBN), Network to Code methodologies, Legacy modernization experience.
Technologies
AWS Cloud WAN, Gateway Load Balancers (GWLB), Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, Okta, Python, Ansible, Terraform, NetBox/Nautobot, SD-WAN, BGP.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the strategic network architecture roadmap; Design standard logical and physical architecture frameworks for Branch Office 2.0 and campus switching; Drive the implementation of ZTNA and SSE frameworks; Lead the shift toward Intent-Based Networking (IBN) and AIOps; Mentor senior network engineers and solution architects.
Seniority
Principal, strategic design & technical authority
