Senior Network Architect (Enterprise | Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, Wireless, Security)

• Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, design patterns, and implementation guidelines.
• Assess existing network environments and develop modernization strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Lead RFP creation, evaluate vendor proposals, and present technology recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with engineering, operations, business stakeholders, and external vendors to design scalable network solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance for complex production issues and drive long-term remediation strategies.
• Promote automation, AI-enabled networking tools, and analytics to improve operational efficiency.
• Establish governance, architecture standards, and enterprise networking best practices.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Architect with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team. This role provides strategic architectural leadership across a large, complex enterprise network environment. You will drive technology assessments, define enterprise standards, shape modernization roadmaps, and guide critical network architecture decisions across multiple networking domains.

The ideal candidate possesses deep enterprise networking expertise, strong architectural decision-making skills, and the ability to collaborate with executive leadership, engineering teams, and technology vendors., * 10+ years of enterprise network engineering and architecture experience.

• Strong experience with enterprise LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security, and Cloud networking.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable network architectures.
• Experience leading technology evaluations and RFP processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with technology vendors and enterprise suppliers.

Technical SkillsLAN

• Cisco ACI
• Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA)
• Enterprise Routing & Switching

WAN

• MPLS
• High Availability
• Network Redundancy
• Resiliency Design

Wireless

• Enterprise Wi-Fi
• Large Scale Wireless Deployments
• Manufacturing Wireless Networks

Network Security

• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, SASE)

Additional Technologies

• Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
• Private Cellular Networks
• Two-Way Radio Systems
• Enterprise manufacturing network architecture experience.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Network analytics platforms including Cisco ThousandEyes.
• Experience leading enterprise network transformation or migration projects.
• CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications.

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