Global Senior Network Architect & Security Leader

Zebra Technologies; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 108,960 - 163,440; Full time

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is hiring an Advanced Network Engineer to lead our global IT network initiatives. You will shape architecture standards, guide complex deployments, and mentor engineers across geographies.

You will evaluate new technologies, drive security solutions, and ensure compliant network operations while collaborating with stakeholders and leading project delivery in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering, security, and infrastructure architecture.
• Experience in large global IT environments.
• Familiar with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX/ZTB.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard for automation.
• Proficiency with HPE Mist/WiFi and Cisco Enterprise Wireless.
• PCNSE/PCNSA certification preferred.
• Travel up to 10% globally or domestically.

Responsibilities

• Architect the enterprise network and security architecture.
• Evaluate technologies and PoC testing; develop network security solutions with financial analysis.
• Set installation requirements across LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers and related devices.
• Lead network assessments for M&A and standardization timelines.
• Provide SME consulting to stakeholders.
• Respond to Level 3 incidents and participate in on-call rotation.
• Manage projects, deliverables, and timelines for upgrades.
• Create High-Level and Low-Level designs, SOPs, and knowledge-base articles.

Skills

Networking theory

BGP/OSPF

TCP/IP fundamentals

Cloud networks

Zero-trust

Firewall design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco Nexus Dashboard

HPE Mist

Cisco Meraki

Palo Alto Firewall

Job description

Zebra Technologies is hiring an Advanced Network Engineer to lead our global IT network initiatives. You will shape architecture standards, guide complex deployments, and mentor engineers across geographies.

You will evaluate new technologies, drive security solutions, and ensure compliant network operations while collaborating with stakeholders and leading project delivery in a dynamic, global environment.