Network Architect

Role: Senior Network Architect

Location: Hybrid; Plano, Texas

Job Description

Technical Environment

The Senior Network Architect should have strong experience across multiple areas of enterprise networking, including:

LAN & Campus Networking

• Cisco ACI
• Cisco SDA
• Enterprise routing and switching

WAN & Connectivity

• MPLS
• WAN redundancy and diversity
• High-availability and resilient network designs

Wireless Networking

• Large-scale enterprise Wi-Fi environments
• Manufacturing and industrial wireless deployments

Network Security

• Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Zscaler
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
• Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)

Additional Technologies

• Private cellular networks
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Two-way radio communication systems
• Network automation and analytics platforms
• Cloud-connected and cloud-adjacent networking services

Experience with equivalent enterprise networking technologies and platforms will also be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and/or network architecture.
• Strong technical knowledge across LAN, WAN, wireless, network security, and cloud-connected networking environments.
• Demonstrated ability to design secure, scalable, highly available, and resilient network solutions.
• Experience developing enterprise network architecture standards, design principles, and technical guidelines.
• Experience participating in or leading RFP and technology evaluation processes.
• Ability to assess and compare technology solutions and provide well-supported recommendations.
• Experience presenting technical strategies and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working with and managing relationships with technology vendors and external suppliers.
• Ability to provide architectural leadership and technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large, distributed enterprise or manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, MPLS, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler.
• Knowledge of network automation, AI-enabled networking, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Cisco ThousandEyes, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise network transformation or large-scale migration projects.
• Experience developing long-term network modernization strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Advanced networking or security certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications.

Regards
Sachin Agarwal