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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Siri InfoSolutions Inc - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Routing & Switching, Cisco, Network Optimization - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us51d0bb54df353445b79299da37868895 ## About the Role * Enterprise Architecture Leadership * Strategic Planning * Stakeholder & Executive Communication * Vendor Management * Risk Management * Service Transformation * Manufacturing & Global Operations Support ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, transformation, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud environments. The architect will be responsible for defining the strategic network roadmap, driving modernization initiatives, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity, and supporting large-scale global operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching, AWS networking, Velo Cloud SD-WAN, network security, and hybrid cloud architecture., Enterprise Architecture & Strategy * Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis. * Design and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Data Center, Cloud networking and Juniper network architectures. * Develop network standards, policies, and best practices. * Lead network modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cloud Networking, BlueCat DDI internal & external DNS and Automation. * Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, wireless, security, and hybrid-cloud environments. * Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams. * Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies. * Perform capacity planning, network performance analysis, and optimization. * Lead major migration, integration, and transformation projects. * Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements. * Create and maintain architecture documents, network diagrams, and technical standards. * Provide technical leadership and mentoring for engineering and operations teams. * Act as the escalation point for complex network issues and RCA activities * Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and technology roadmaps. * Lead network transformation initiatives supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and technology modernization. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state network solutions. * Establish architecture governance and design review processes. Routing & Switching Architecture * Design, implement, and optimize large-scale enterprise routing and switching environments. * Architect highly available network solutions * Ensure network resiliency, scalability, and business continuity through redundant design principles. Juniper Network Solutions * Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Juniper platforms and technologies. * Drive standardization and optimization of Juniper infrastructure globally. Network Security Architecture * Develop secure network designs aligned with enterprise cybersecurity standards. * Integrate: * Palo Alto Firewalls * Juniper SRX Firewalls * IDS/IPS * Network Segmentation * Zero Trust Architecture * Zscaler Connectivity(ZIA and ZPA) * Clear Pass NAC * Collaborate with security teams on compliance and risk mitigation initiatives. SD-WAN & Global Connectivity * Design and optimize SD-WAN solutions supporting global locations. * Improve WAN performance, application experience, and cloud access. * Lead carrier and connectivity evaluations. Technical Leadership * Provide architectural leadership across global infrastructure teams. * Mentor L2/L3 engineers and technical leads. * Support major incidents, problem management, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives. * Work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers. Security Technologies * Palo Alto * Juniper SRX * IDS/IPS * Zscaler * NAC * Zero Trust Enterprise Infrastructure * SD-WAN * Data Center Networking * Spine-Leaf Architecture * Wireless Networking * Disaster Recovery & High Availability, Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper exp… + 3 days ago + Apply easily + ## Related Videos - [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) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)