Senior Network Solutions Architect

Lumen Solutions Inc.
Washington, United States of America
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 26K

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Data Centers
Enterprise Architecture Framework
Network Architecture
Service-Oriented Architecture
Data Center Networking
Togaf
Routing & Switching

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Network Solutions Architect to lead the design and execution of enterprise-scale network architecture initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping future-state architecture while aligning with strategic business objectives.

You will act as a visionary and change agent, driving innovation, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring scalable, resilient, and high-performing network solutions across complex IT ecosystems., * Define and deliver end-to-end network architecture solutions across enterprise and data center environments

  • Develop and present conceptual and solution architectures to senior leadership and Architecture Review Council
  • Lead architecture strategy across multiple large-scale IT programs
  • Provide guidance on routing, switching, and network engineering best practices
  • Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture standards and long-term strategy
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders
  • Drive innovation, modernization, and adoption of emerging technologies
  • Support full lifecycle delivery: strategy * design * implementation

Requirements

  • 15-20 years of overall IT experience
  • 10-15 years of network architecture expertise
  • Deep hands-on experience with enterprise & data center networking (routing & switching)
  • CCIE Certification (Mandatory)
  • Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance network solutions

Preferred Skills

  • Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
  • Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Exposure to large-scale, heterogeneous IT environments
  • Background in transportation or regulated industries (nice to have)
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

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