CareerPlan

Network Architect

USAFull-time$181k–$221k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-09

Core

Design and maintain secure, scalable enterprise network architecture for global offices, data centers, cloud environments, and industrial/manufacturing facilities.

Role type

Senior IC Network Architect

Builds

Global enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud connectivity, and OT/IoT networks

Domain

Defense technology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and regulated environments

Required skills

Enterprise routing and switching, Wireless networking, WAN design, Cloud networking (AWS/Azure), Network security (Zero Trust, NAC), Network automation (IaC), Architecture documentation, Vendor evaluation, Mentoring

Preferred skills

OT/IoT security (Purdue model, ISA/IEC 62443), Industrial wireless design, Regulated environment experience (CMMC, NIST 800-171), Network automation tools, Advanced certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE)

Technologies

AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, Aruba, Mist, ClearPass, BGP, OSPF, IPsec

Responsibilities

Define enterprise network strategy, standards, and roadmaps; Architect scalable LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud solutions; Design resilient routing and connectivity; Lead architecture reviews and technology evaluations; Develop secure architectures for manufacturing and OT environments; Integrate acquisitions and legacy networks; Serve as senior technical authority for complex designs and escalations; Advance network automation and infrastructure-as-code.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC