Global Enterprise Networking Architect with AI-Driven Strategy

Equinix, Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. seeks a world-class Sr Principal Engineer to define and govern the global enterprise networking architecture across campus, datacenter, cloud interconnects, and secure access.

This role drives a bold, forward-looking AI-augmented networking vision, aligning with cloud, security, and edge teams while influencing executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on expertise in BGP/EVPN, VXLAN, SD-WAN, and 400G+ fabrics, and will mentor senior engineers while shaping

Qualifications

• Proven years of experience in enterprise-scale networking and security architecture.
• Experience owning global, multi-site environments (10,000+ endpoints, petabit-class fabrics).
• Prior Distinguished Engineer, Senior Principal Engineer, Fellow, or equivalent IC role at a top-tier tech company; external impact via patents or standards participation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Final Technical Authority to DIO leadership and executives on enterprise networking architecture.
• Own and govern the global networking architecture across LAN/WAN/datacenter/cloud connectivity, security, and access.
• Lead strategy with 5-year roadmaps, evaluating technologies and providing executive-ready recommendations.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Security architecture

Global scale ownership

Senior IC leadership

BGP/EVPN

VXLAN

SD-WAN

Zero trust / SASE

AI-Augmented Networking

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Mist AI

Meraki

Job description

Equinix, Inc. seeks a world-class Sr Principal Engineer to define and govern the global enterprise networking architecture across campus, datacenter, cloud interconnects, and secure access.

This role drives a bold, forward-looking AI-augmented networking vision, aligning with cloud, security, and edge teams while influencing executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on expertise in BGP/EVPN, VXLAN, SD-WAN, and 400G+ fabrics, and will mentor senior engineers while shaping