Network Architect

Role: Sr. Network Architect

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Minimum qualification:

• 12+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience
• Demonstrated breadth across multiple networking domains — LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services
• Strong architectural judgment with the ability to translate business requirements into sound, scalable network designs
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
• Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers

Technology Scope

• Experience with the following technologies is preferred; equivalent expertise with comparable enterprise platforms is acceptable:

Domain

• Technology / Platform
• LAN
• Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, traditional enterprise routing & switching
• WAN
• MPLS with redundancy, diversity, and resiliency design
• Wireless (Wi-Fi)
• Large-scale enterprise & manufacturing wireless deployments
• Firewalls
• Palo Alto Networks
• Network Security & Secure Access
• Zscaler (SASE/ZIA/ZPA)
• Private Cellular
• Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
• Two-Way
• Radio