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Sr Network Architect

Michigan, United StatesRemoteFull-time$110k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, architect, and lead complex enterprise network and security initiatives across on-premises, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments.

Role type

Senior IC network architect

Builds

Scalable, secure, and highly available LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid network solutions

Domain

Enterprise networking and network security

Required skills

Enterprise network architecture, LAN/WAN design, cloud networking, SD-WAN, hybrid connectivity, routing, switching, network security, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, QoS, firewall management, load balancer configuration, Azure networking, large-scale project leadership, technical documentation, architecture diagramming

Preferred skills

CCIE/CCNP certification, Microsoft Azure networking certification, AWS networking certification, Google Cloud networking certification

Technologies

Azure, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, QoS, firewalls, load balancers

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions; Define network architecture standards, best practices, technology roadmaps, and reference architectures; Lead network transformation, modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives; Provide expert knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and enterprise network architecture; Design and support Azure/cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions; Lead complex network troubleshooting and provide senior-level technical guidance; Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions based on security, scalability, performance, and cost; Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and business teams; Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and technology partners; Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, design documents, and implementation guidelines; Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership