Network Architect

Volto Consulting; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Volto Consulting seeks an experienced Network Architect to lead design and governance of enterprise networks across on‑prem, facilities, and cloud. You will define the strategic roadmap, drive modernization, and ensure secure, resilient connectivity for global operations.

The ideal candidate has deep Juniper expertise, enterprise routing/switching, AWS networking, and hybrid cloud architecture, working with security and cloud teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and governing large-scale enterprise networks across data centers, WAN/LAN, and cloud.
• Proven ability to lead modernization initiatives (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, hybrid cloud).
• Strong collaboration with security, cloud, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise routing, switching, and data center networks.
• Lead network modernization and migration projects with cross-functional teams.
• Establish architecture standards, roadmaps, and governance for global infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Ensure security, compliance, and high availability across networks.

Skills

Juniper networking

Enterprise routing

Enterprise switching

AWS networking

SD-WAN

Zero Trust

Hybrid cloud architecture

Network security

Tools

Juniper platforms

AWS networking

Velo Cloud SD-WAN

BlueCat DDI

Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA)

ClearPass NAC

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, transformation, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud environments. The architect will be responsible for defining the strategic network roadmap, driving modernization initiatives, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity, and supporting large-scale global operations.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching, AWS networking, Velo Cloud SD-WAN, network security, and hybrid cloud architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

• Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis.
• Design and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Data Center, Cloud networking and Juniper network architectures.
• Develop network standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead network modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cloud Networking, BlueCat DDI internal & external DNS and Automation.
• Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, wireless, security, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies.
• Perform capacity planning, network performance analysis, and optimization.
• Lead major migration, integration, and transformation projects.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Create and maintain architecture documents, network diagrams, and technical standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for engineering and operations teams.
• Act as the escalation point for complex network issues and RCA activities
• Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead network transformation initiatives supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and technology modernization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state network solutions.
• Establish architecture governance and design review processes.

Routing & Switching Architecture

• Design, implement, and optimize large-scale enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Architect highly available network solutions
• Ensure network resiliency, scalability, and business continuity through redundant design principles.

Juniper Network Solutions

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Juniper platforms and technologies.
• Drive standardization and optimization of Juniper infrastructure globally.

Network Security Architecture

• Develop secure network designs aligned with enterprise cybersecurity standards.
• IDS/IPS
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Zscaler Connectivity(ZIA and ZPA)
• Clear Pass NAC
• Collaborate with security teams on compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.

SD-WAN & Global Connectivity

• Design and optimize SD-WAN solutions supporting global locations.
• Improve WAN performance, application experience, and cloud access.
• Lead carrier and connectivity evaluations.

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural leadership across global infrastructure teams.
• Mentor L2/L3 engineers and technical leads.
• Support major incidents, problem management, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.

Security Technologies

• Disaster Recovery & High Availability
• Manufacturing & Global Operations Support