Principal Solution Architecture

Experteer Overview As Principal Solution Architect - Networking, you shape the future of AT&T’s enterprise networking across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You define architecture standards, drive scalable and secure network solutions, and lead automation-driven modernization for mission-critical systems. You’ll collaborate with engineering, security, and cloud teams to align technology with enterprise strategy and service resiliency. This role offers a strategic, enterprise-scale impact and opportunities to influence tech direction. Compensation / Benefits * Define the enterprise networking architecture strategy across hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-prem environments * Develop reusable patterns, reference architectures, and automation frameworks * Improve service resiliency, efficiency, and infrastructure consolidation * Design highly available, scalable, secure network solutions for mission-critical apps * Set long-term roadmaps and standards aligned with business objectives * Lead cloud networking, SDN, network virtualization, and automation initiatives * Provide architectural governance for routing, switching, security, and distributed systems * Partner with engineering, security, cloud providers, and leadership to align standards * Evaluate new networking technologies and drive automation and orchestration innovations * Mentor architects and engineers on complex networking challenges and strategic programs * Influence enterprise direction by establishing foundational networking capabilities Tasks * 7+ years of expert-level experience in large-scale enterprise networking design and architecture * Deep knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud networking architectures * Strong routing and switching expertise, including control plane design * Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and infrastructure automation * Advanced understanding of network security architecture and secure-by-design principles * Proven ability to design highly available, resilient, scalable networks for mission-critical environments * Experience driving infrastructure consolidation, resiliency, and operational excellence * Strong knowledge of public cloud networking services * Experience with automation, orchestration, and IaC methodologies * Understanding of large-scale distributed systems and networking requirements * Proven ability to establish enterprise standards, governance, and roadmaps * Strong collaboration, communication, and executive presentation skills * Experience leading cross-functional architecture initiatives involving engineering, security, infrastructure, and applications Key requirements * Medical/Dental/Vision coverage * 401(k) plan * Tuition reimbursement program * Paid Time Off and Holidays * Paid Parental Leave * Adoption Reimbursement

Lead cloud networking, SDN, network virtualization, and automation initiatives * Provide architectural governance for routing, switching, security, and distributed systems * Partner with engineering, security, cloud providers, and leadership to align standards * Evaluate new networking technologies and drive automation and orchestration innovations * Mentor architects and engineers on complex networking challenges and strategic programs * Influence enterprise direction by establishing foundational networking capabilities Tasks * 7+ years of expert-level experience in large-scale enterprise networking design and architecture * Deep knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud networking architectures * Strong routing and switching expertise, including control plane design * Experience with SDN, network virtualization, and infrastructure automation * Advanced understanding of network security architecture and secure-by-design principles * Proven ability to design highly available, resilient, aaaaaas _ networks for mission-critical environments * Experience driving infrastructure consolidation, resiliency, and operational excellence * Strong knowledge of public cloud networking services * Experience with automation, orchestration, and IaC methodologies * Understanding of large-scale distributed systems and networking requirements * Proven ability to establish enterprise standards, governance, and roadmaps * Strong collaboration, communication, and executive presentation skills * Experience leading cross-functional architecture initiatives involving engineering, security, infrastructure, and applications Key requirements * Medical/Dental/Vision coverage * 401(k) plan * Tuition reimbursement program * Paid Time Off and Holidays * Paid Parental Leave * Adoption Reimbursement