Senior Network Architect

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Senior Network Architect

LABUR is partnering with a client to hire a Senior Network Architect. This role centers on strategic planning, architecture, high-level design, and optimization of a global IP network. The Senior Network Architect will collaborate with architecture, engineering, security, and application teams to define standards and provide guidance across data center, campus, manufacturing, distribution center, and remote office networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead network architecture and design for enterprise data center, campus, manufacturing, distribution center, and remote office environments
• Develop technology roadmaps and drive continuous optimization of the global IP network
• Partner with architecture, engineering, security, and application teams to define standards, policies, and engineering guidance documentation
• Provide subject matter expertise to IT teams and service providers on network infrastructure modifications and maintenance
• Conduct capacity analysis, health and performance management, and continuous service improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, including SD-WAN, wireless networking, and multi-cloud solutions
• Deliver business and technical analyses, risk assessments, audit responses, reporting, and project management for network initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and certifications
• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture and design experience, including advanced Cisco routing, switching, IP subnetting, DNS/DHCP, TCP/IP, and network virtualization technologies
• 8+ years of experience with enterprise network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, WAF, web proxies), identity and access control systems, and compliance standards such as PCI, SOX, and NIST
• Proven experience with MSP governance, network monitoring, management, reporting, and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions
• CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or other relevant certifications preferred; familiarity with Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Meraki, Infoblox DDI, SD-WAN products, and automation tools a plus
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and working in bioscience, medical, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders at all levels, and work non-business hours or travel on a limited basis as needed

Compensation

$75-80/hour