Global IT Network Architect (Remote)

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Global IT Network Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise-wide network solutions on-site. You will architect scalable, secure, and resilient networks supporting global operations, with emphasis on routing, switching, WAN/LAN, and latency optimization.

Responsibilities include building scalable topologies across data centers and cloud, enforcing segmentation, and establishing global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 10+ years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience with IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Experience with WAN technologies including SD-WAN and VPNs, cloud connectivity.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE or cloud networking cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable, secure global network infrastructure.
• Plan and deploy wireless network solutions for enterprise.
• Develop and maintain scalable network topologies across data centers, cloud, and remote offices.
• Define and enforce network segmentation strategies using VLANs and IP planning.
• Establish global standards for network architecture, configuration, and security.
• Lead global network performance monitoring and fault isolation.

Skills

Global network architecture

Routing & switching

WAN/LAN optimization

Network security

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python scripting

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Global IT Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide network solutions. The role requires to be on-site. This role will be responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and resilient network infrastructures that support business operations across the globe. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in global architecture, routing and switching, WAN/LAN, and latency optimization, to design highly available, secure, and scalable network infrastructures that support enterprise-wide digital operations.

Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Design: Architect and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing global network infrastructure using network technologies (routers, sd-wan, switches).
• Wireless Network Solutions: Lead the planning and deployment of wireless network solutions, including wireless controllers, access points (APs), and associated infrastructure.
• Network Topologies: Develop and maintain scalable network topologies across data centers, cloud environments, and remote offices.
• Network Segmentation: Define and enforce network segmentation strategies using VLANs, subnetting, and access controls.
• Global Standards: Establish global standards for network architecture, configuration, and security.
• Performance Monitoring: Lead global network performance monitoring, fault isolation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with regional IT teams to deploy consistent solutions and ensure compliance with corporate policies and best practices.

Network Security & Compliance

• Security Standards: Ensure alignment with global security standards, including NAC, wireless encryption, segmentation, and access control.

Vendor & ISP Management

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor performance and elaborate issues with vendors as needed to minimize downtime and maximize ROI.
• Procurement Strategies: Assist with vendor relationships and engage in hardware/software procurement strategies.

Operational Excellence

• Lifecycle Management: Drive the lifecycle management of Cisco Enterprise hardware
• Network Monitoring: Oversee network monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Incident Response: Support global incident response for critical network outages or degradations.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Network Documentation: Maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP schemas, and change management records.
• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentoring to junior network engineers and support teams.

Qualifications

• Vendors/Platforms: Cisco/Meraki, Extreme, Infoblox, Silverpeak SD-WAN, Proxim, Starlink
• Education: Prefer bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, ideally in a global enterprise environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands‑on experience with network technology: switches, routers, wireless controllers, spanning‑tree, monitoring tools, setting parameters/alerts, and IPSec Tunneling. Expert knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Multi‑Protocol Label Switching (MPLS).
• WAN Technologies: Experience with WAN technologies, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and strong experience with cloud connectivity (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure networking), advanced subnetting, VLANs, IP planning, and network segmentation.
• Network Automation: Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting (nice to have).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills (dealing with distributed teams, cross‑region projects), strategic thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Certifications: Preferred certifications include: CCNP/CCIE (Cisco Certified Network Professional/Expert), AWS/GCP/Azure Networking Certification.

The ideal candidate

• self-motivated and highly productive
• a data-driven problem solver
• passionate about making things better for end users
• loves learning and teaching others
• makes teammates better
• resourceful and adaptable
• communicates effectively
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future **

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate

$129,000.00 - $215,000.00

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan: Yes
Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

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