Enterprise Network Architect - Azure & SD-WAN Lead

Charlotte Pipe

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Charlotte Pipe, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Network Engineer to own enterprise network architecture across campus, data center, branch and cloud. You will design, implement, and support secure, scalable connectivity and lead architecture decisions for routing, switching, segmentation, and resiliency.

This role requires deep hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus, VMware NSX, Azure networking, VeloCloud SD-WAN, and Zscaler services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
8+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience.
Hands-on expertise in routing, switching, segmentation, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network security.
Strong Azure networking experience in hybrid cloud.
Advanced experience with Cisco Nexus in data center/core environments.
Practical experience with VMware NSX network virtualization and micro-segmentation.
Hands-on with VeloCloud SD-WAN deployment and operations.
Experience with Zscaler Branch Connector, Cloud Connector, and ZPA in enterprise environments.
Ability to lead design reviews, implementation planning, cutovers, RCA, cross-functional troubleshooting.
Strong documentation and communication skills, with ability to support after-hours changes.

Responsibilities

Own the design and evolution of enterprise network architecture across campus, branch, data center, and Azure environments.
Lead Azure network administration, including VNets, subnets, route tables, peering, DNS, NSGs, load balancing, and private connectivity.
Design and validate hybrid connectivity patterns between on-premises networks and Azure-hosted services.
Architect secure access solutions using Zscaler Branch Connector, Zscaler Cloud Connector, and Zscaler ZPA.
Lead VeloCloud SD-WAN design and operations, including edge deployment, policy design, and cloud/security service integration.
Produce reference architectures, low-level designs, migration plans, implementation procedures, validation test plans, and runbooks.
Lead technical implementation, change windows, testing, and cutover activities for modernization projects.
Collaborate with IT peers, security teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Stay current with networking, cloud, and security technologies through training.