Senior Enterprise Network Architect - Strategy & Hands-on

Appathon; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Appathon is seeking an experienced Principal Network Architect to act as a senior technical authority for enterprise network architecture, strategy, and major transformation initiatives. The role spans architecture, engineering leadership, and technology strategy across complex multi-domain networks.

The ideal candidate will define architectural standards, evaluate emerging technologies, drive modernization roadmaps, and provide leadership for critical network programs while mentoring teams and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall enterprise networking experience, including 8+ years of architecture/design.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on architecture with Cisco IOS, ACI, Catalyst Center/DNAC, SDA, and wireless networks.
• Experience designing scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise network architectures.
• Leading complex RFPs and technology evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce enterprise network architecture principles, reference architectures, design patterns, and standards.
• Provide architecture reviews and technical design discussions for major initiatives.
• Lead network transformation programs including migrations and modernization.
• Mentor engineers and other architects in best practices.
• Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, and technology selections.
• Establish strategic relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
• Communicate architectural trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise.

Skills

Network architecture

Enterprise networking

Stakeholder management

RFP leadership

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/EE

Tools

Cisco IOS

Cisco ACI

Cisco Catalyst Center/DNAC

Cisco SDA

Enterprise wireless

Job description

Appathon is seeking an experienced Principal Network Architect to act as a senior technical authority for enterprise network architecture, strategy, and major transformation initiatives. The role spans architecture, engineering leadership, and technology strategy across complex multi-domain networks.

The ideal candidate will define architectural standards, evaluate emerging technologies, drive modernization roadmaps, and provide leadership for critical network programs while mentoring teams and