Network Architect
Core
Design, maintain, and optimize enterprise network architecture across on-premises data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud environments, focusing on strategic planning, modernization, and secure, resilient connectivity.
Role type
Senior Network Architect (Enterprise & Cloud)
Builds
Enterprise network infrastructure, SD-WAN solutions, Zero Trust security frameworks, and hybrid-cloud connectivity
Domain
Enterprise IT, Manufacturing, Cloud Services
Required skills
Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching, AWS networking, VeloCloud SD-WAN, network security, hybrid-cloud architecture, Palo Alto and Juniper SRX firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zscaler, NAC, Zero Trust, spine-leaf architecture, wireless networking, disaster recovery, high availability, vendor management, risk management, capacity planning, performance analysis, automation, network modernization, governance, design review, incident management, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, executive communication, service transformation, global operations support, emerging technology evaluation, carrier and connectivity evaluation, technical leadership, mentorship
Technologies
Juniper, AWS, VeloCloud, Palo Alto, SRX, Zscaler, BlueCat DDI
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, policies, and technology roadmaps; Design, maintain, and optimize LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data center, cloud, routing, switching, and Juniper network environments; Lead network modernization and transformation initiatives including SD-WAN, Zero Trust, cloud networking, and automation; Provide architectural guidance for wireless, security, routing, switching, and hybrid-cloud environments; Develop secure network designs, integrate security technologies, and work with security teams on compliance and risk mitigation; Design resilient, scalable, highly available network solutions that support business continuity and global connectivity; Lead major migrations, integrations, and transformation projects; Create and maintain architecture documentation, network diagrams, and technical standards; Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering and operations teams, and collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, application, and business stakeholders; Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues and support incident management, proactive problem management, root cause analysis, and service improvement.
