Lead Enterprise Network Architect - Global Cloud

PCI Pharma Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services seeks a senior Network Architect to lead and define our global enterprise network strategy. You will design scalable, secure infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud environments, and guide the adoption of SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, and Zero Trust initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, oversee firewall, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE implementations, and partner with business leaders to align architecture with growth. Strong leadership and cloud networking experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience designing and leading enterprise network solutions.
• Lead architect for large multi-site global enterprises.
• Advanced expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, and SD-WAN.
• Cloud networking at scale (AWS, Azure).
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence IT and business strategy.
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills for technical teams.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols, and security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and define global enterprise network strategy across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud networking environments.
• Lead design and blueprinting of scalable, secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement advanced routing, switching, and connectivity solutions (SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Mentor Network Engineers and drive succession planning.
• Oversee implementation of firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Integrate AWS and Azure cloud networking into the enterprise framework.
• Partner with leaders to align network architecture with growth and strategy.
• Negotiate with vendors on enterprise-scale contracts.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Leadership

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

Security architecture

Mentorship

Vendor negotiation

Global scalability

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in CS/CE/IT

CCNP/CCIE Enterprise

AWS Advanced Networking

Tools

Cisco ISE

AWS

Azure

SD-WAN solutions

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Nessus

Job description

PCI Pharma Services seeks a senior Network Architect to lead and define our global enterprise network strategy. You will design scalable, secure infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud environments, and guide the adoption of SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, and Zero Trust initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, oversee firewall, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE implementations, and partner with business leaders to align architecture with growth. Strong leadership and cloud networking experience are essential.