Network Architect

Job Description
Role Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
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:
o Palo Alto Firewalls
o Juniper SRX Firewalls
o IDS/IPS
o Network Segmentation
o Zero Trust Architecture
o Zscaler Connectivity(ZIA and ZPA)
o 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.
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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
Leadership Competencies
" Enterprise Architecture Leadership
" Strategic Planning
" Stakeholder & Executive Communication
" Vendor Management
" Risk Management
" Service Transformation
" Manufacturing & Global Operations Support