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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Harvey Nash - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Clusters, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, Instant Messaging Technology, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, AI Infrastructure, Data Logging, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Okta, Software Security, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, AI Platforms, Low Latency, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Open Network Automation Platform, Network Server - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.harveynashusa.com/jobsearch/job-details/senior-network-architect-ai-8360-2/ ## About the Role * 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture. * Significant experience designing highly available enterprise, data center, WAN, and hybrid-cloud networks. * Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, network segmentation, and network resiliency. * Advanced knowledge of enterprise switching, routing, next-generation firewalls, and network security technologies. * Strong experience designing network infrastructure for high-bandwidth and low-latency applications. * Experience with Azure, AWS, and/or GCP networking and hybrid-cloud connectivity. * Experience with Zero Trust, network segmentation, secure remote access, and modern network security architecture. * Experience designing resilient connectivity to third-party or business-critical external partners. * Strong understanding of network monitoring, observability, capacity planning, and performance management. * Experience creating network architecture diagrams, standards, technical specifications, and strategic roadmaps. * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Experience within investment banking, capital markets, trading, financial services, or another highly regulated industry. * Experience designing infrastructure supporting AI, machine learning, high-performance computing, GPU clusters, or other data-intensive environments. * Knowledge of high-speed data center networking and emerging AI infrastructure requirements. * CCDP, CCDE, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent advanced certification. * Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, and micro-segmentation technologies. * Experience with network automation using Python, PowerShell, Ansible, APIs, or infrastructure-as-code methodologies. * Familiarity with financial-services regulatory and cybersecurity requirements, including SEC, FINRA, SOX, and related frameworks. Key Competencies * Strategic and forward-looking technology mindset. * Strong architectural and technical decision-making skills. * Ability to balance innovation with security, reliability, and operational risk. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities. * Ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application, data, compliance, and business teams. * Ability to mentor engineers and establish enterprise technical standards. * Strong documentation and executive communication skills. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and modernization of the firm's enterprise network infrastructure. This role will be responsible for developing a highly available, low-latency, secure, and scalable network architecture capable of supporting the evolving technology requirements of an investment banking environment, including AI-enabled applications, high-performance computing workloads, cloud services, trading platforms, financial partner connectivity, and data-intensive analytics. The Senior Network Architect will establish the firm's network architecture roadmap and provide technical leadership across on-premises, data center, cloud, and partner environments. The successful candidate will combine deep enterprise networking expertise with an understanding of modern cloud, security, automation, and AI infrastructure requirements. This is a senior technical leadership position requiring the ability to translate business and technology objectives into a resilient network architecture while remaining sufficiently hands-on to validate designs and guide implementation., AI-Ready Network Architecture & Modernization * Develop the strategic architecture and roadmap for a secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise network capable of supporting current and future AI workloads. * Design high-bandwidth, low-latency network infrastructure supporting AI applications, large datasets, analytics platforms, trading systems, research, and other mission-critical financial applications. * Evaluate network capacity, latency, throughput, redundancy, and data-flow requirements associated with AI and data-intensive workloads. * Architect resilient data center, campus, WAN, cloud, and hybrid network environments. * Develop architectures capable of supporting accelerated computing and future GPU-based or high-performance computing environments as business requirements evolve. * Establish network segmentation strategies separating users, servers, AI/data workloads, trading systems, cloud environments, third parties, and privileged administrative systems. * Define network architecture standards, reference designs, and technology roadmaps., * Architect highly available and low-latency infrastructure supporting investment banking and capital markets operations. * Design secure and redundant connectivity with financial partners, market-data providers, clearing organizations, and other third parties. * Architect dedicated circuits, private connectivity, VPNs, redundant routing, and appropriate security controls for critical external connections. * Establish resilient architectures that minimize single points of failure and support business continuity and disaster recovery requirements. * Develop monitoring and redundancy standards for business-critical partner connectivity., * Architect secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or GCP. * Design private cloud connectivity, routing, segmentation, private endpoints, and unified network security policies. * Develop scalable network patterns for cloud-hosted applications, data platforms, AI services, and SaaS environments. * Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, cybersecurity, and data teams to ensure network architecture supports enterprise technology strategy. Zero Trust & Network Security Architecture * Lead development of the firm's Zero Trust Network Architecture. * Design micro-segmentation, identity-aware access, least-privilege connectivity, and continuous verification models. * Establish architectural standards for next-generation firewalls, secure remote access, ZTNA, SASE, VPNs, WAF, and API security. * Standardize encryption requirements, including TLS 1.2/1.3, IPsec, and other appropriate protocols. * Integrate network architecture with identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or equivalent IAM solutions. * Partner with cybersecurity teams to incorporate network telemetry and security events into SIEM and threat-monitoring platforms., * Define an enterprise network observability strategy across routers, switches, firewalls, cloud networks, wireless infrastructure, and partner connections. * Establish standards for performance monitoring, capacity management, alerting, logging, and network telemetry. * Promote infrastructure-as-code and network automation using technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Ansible, APIs, and related automation frameworks. * Develop architectural standards that improve network resiliency, operational efficiency, and recoverability. * Guide root-cause analysis for complex network and performance issues. Governance & Technical Leadership * Establish and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, diagrams, documentation, and technology roadmaps. * Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance to network engineers, administrators, security teams, and technology partners. * Evaluate emerging network, cloud, AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies. * Develop technical requirements and participate in vendor and technology evaluations. * Ensure architecture aligns with applicable SEC, FINRA, SOX, cybersecurity, audit, and internal risk requirements. * Communicate network strategy, risks, investments, and recommendations to both technical teams and senior management. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [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) - [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) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)