Global Enterprise Network Architect (Senior)

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the enterprise network platform, set architecture strategy, and drive modernization and investment decisions. You will lead major initiatives and establish standards across global LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity, with a strong focus on security and resilience.

You will manage Cisco Meraki/SD-WAN architecture, create deployment standards, and collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT/OT, and vendors to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with enterprise networking across LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity.
• CCNP/CCIE or vendor-equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise network architecture strategy and multi-year roadmap across LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity.
• Own global Cisco Meraki and SD-WAN architecture, templates, policies, and deployment standards.
• Set and govern global network standards, reference architectures, lifecycle roadmaps, and EOL/EOS plans.
• Engineer secure-by-design networks partnering with Cybersecurity and IT/OT segmentation.
• Develop automation and playbooks for site provisioning, validation, monitoring, and debt reduction.
• Lead complex plant deployment workstreams and coordinate vendors, plant teams, and local IT.

Skills

Enterprise network architecture

Cisco Meraki engineering

Network security controls

Multi-site / global environment

Communication with senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

CCNP or CCIE or vendor-equivalent

Tools

Cisco Meraki API experience

REST APIs & scripting

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the enterprise network platform, set architecture strategy, and drive modernization and investment decisions. You will lead major initiatives and establish standards across global LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity, with a strong focus on security and resilience.

You will manage Cisco Meraki/SD-WAN architecture, create deployment standards, and collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT/OT, and vendors to deliver