Network Architect

Key Responsibilities
Provide architectural oversight and technical governance for enterprise network platforms and technology integrations
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures across cloud and on-premises environments
Lead enterprise-level network architecture initiatives, modernization programs, and infrastructure transformation projects
Evaluate existing network environments and recommend improvements to enhance performance, reliability, security, and operational efficiency
Establish and maintain network security standards, best practices, policies, and governance frameworks
Design and implement network solutions that support business continuity, resiliency, and disaster recovery requirements
Ensure network architectures align with enterprise security, risk management, and compliance objectives
Provide expertise in network protocols, cryptography, routing, switching, segmentation, and secure communications
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise technology initiatives
Lead architectural reviews for new technologies, integrations, and infrastructure changes
Support change management processes and evaluate technology risks associated with network changes
Develop network automation strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes
Create and maintain architecture documentation, standards, policies, procedures, diagrams, and technical roadmaps
Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for network architecture, security, and infrastructure design decisions

Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Juniper Networks Certification
Arista Certified Engineering Associate (ACE-A)
Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Skills
Network Architecture
Network Security
Routing and Switching
TCP/IP
Cryptography
Network Protocols
Cloud Networking
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
SD-WAN
LAN/WAN Technologies
Network Segmentation
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Infrastructure Security
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
Network Monitoring
Performance Optimization
Cisco Technologies
Juniper Technologies
Arista Technologies
Fortinet Technologies
Zero Trust Architecture
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Network Access Control (NAC)
Enterprise Network Architecture
Network Security Design and Implementation
Cloud and On-Premises Network Design
IT Risk and Change Management
Enterprise Network Governance
Network Performance and Resiliency
Network Automation
Stakeholder Management
Technical Documentation
Mentoring and Coaching
Enterprise Architecture Governance Boards

Schedule
Start date: 2026-09-21