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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Architect - **Company:** Gartner, Inc. - **Location:** Stamford, CT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $167,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), High-Level Architecture, Network Topologies, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Load Balancing, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), SDN Network, Palo Alto Networks, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Big Ip, Software Library - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17628690?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17628690%2FSenior-Network-Architect-Connecticut-Stamford ## About the Role * Professional Experience: 12+ years of deep technical experience in large-scale enterprise routing, switching, and complex network infrastructure design. * Modernization Strategy: Proven success in designing enterprise network modernization strategies, transforming legacy topologies into intent-driven, automated infrastructures. * Technical Governance: Ability to author and maintain global network architectural standards, high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and deployment blueprints. * Core Routing & Switching: Master-level understanding of advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) alongside high-density data center fabrics (spine-leaf) and modern campus network topologies. * Enterprise Wireless: Deep technical knowledge of enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers, cloud-managed Wi-Fi architecture, RF engineering, and centralized wireless management platforms. * Application Delivery & Load Balancing: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of F5 BIG-IP systems (LTM, DNS, APM), including deep familiarity with SSL/TLS termination, HTTP/HTTPS profiles, and iRules. * Zero Trust & Network Segmentation: Extensive track record of designing complex network segmentation frameworks and implementing true Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) models across all physical, cloud, and edge infrastructures. * Palo Alto Security Design: Strong experience in Palo Alto Networks infrastructure, designing secure deployments utilizing Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) managed via Strata Cloud Manager, user-ID/app-ID policies, and cloud-delivered security services. * SASE & Edge Architecture: Expertise to architect and scale Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and SD-WAN frameworks to provide optimized, secure connectivity for remote users and branch offices. * Multi-Cloud Networking: Deep knowledge of cloud-native networking constructs, designing and securing high-performance transit networks across AWS (Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPCs) and Microsoft Azure (Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, vNets). * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to partner directly with Information Security, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and executive leadership to align infrastructure capabilities with business goals. * Technical Leadership: Experience providing technical guidance, architecture/design reviews, and mentorship to the network engineering team ## Description The Senior Network Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic vision, lifecycle planning, and architectural design of highly reliable, secure, and scalable multi-cloud and enterprise network infrastructure to support Gartner Conference and global business operations. The ideal candidate brings expert-level mastery in enterprise network design, zero-trust security frameworks, edge connectivity, and hybrid cloud ecosystems. They are passionate about setting architectural guardrails, authoring long-term technology roadmaps, and leveraging modern software-defined networking (SDN) and automation frameworks to drive transformative business outcomes., * Define Strategy: Architect the global enterprise network blueprint spanning LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, multi-cloud ecosystems, and high-density event environments. * Lead Security Architecture: Design enterprise-wide network security frameworks, integrating next-generation firewalls, SASE, zero-trust models, and micro-segmentation. * Author Roadmaps: Establish long-term technology roadmaps, standard reference designs, and architectural guardrails Campus office, Data Center, and cloud connectivity. * Drive Innovation: Evaluate and select emerging technologies, leading proof-of-concepts for SDN, intent-based networking, network automation, and AI frameworks. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure team, application team, Infosec team, DevOps Team, Cloud CCOE team and End user team. * Govern Documentation: Own the lifecycle of core reference architectures, global topology diagrams, infrastructure-as-code libraries, and standard compliance guidelines. * Act as Highest Escalation: Serve as the ultimate technical authority for systemic, complex infrastructure or application performance anomalies. * Mentor Teams: Provide technical governance and mentorship to senior network engineering teams, cultivating engineering excellence across the organization. ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)