Senior Network Architect

Senior Network Architect
Salt Lake City, Utah
Direct Placement
$140K to $150K annual salary + bonus

Summary
We're seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern, enterprise-scale network environment. This role is highly strategic, focused on building secure, scalable, and resilient architectures that align with business objectives.
You'll work closely with leadership, stakeholders, and engineering teams to shape network strategy, guide implementations, and drive innovation through automation and AI-enabled operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and define enterprise network architectures across LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud, and security domains
• Translating business needs into scalable, high-performing technical solutions
• Lead architecture efforts across key initiatives, ensuring alignment from design through implementation
• Establish and enforce network standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with stakeholders and present architectural recommendations to leadership
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve performance, security, and efficiency
• Drive automation and modernization initiatives, including AI-driven network operations
• Maintain clear, accurate architecture documentation and diagrams

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, design, or architecture roles
• Strong expertise in enterprise networking ( routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, VPNs, firewalls)
• Deep understanding of core protocols ( BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, QoS)
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
• Experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders

• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell)
• Exposure to AIOps or AI-driven network management
• Background in large, complex enterprise environments
• ITIL v4 certification
• TOGAF certification

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