Network Architect

Siri InfoSolutions Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Siri InfoSolutions Inc in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a seasoned Network Architect to lead design, modernization, and governance of enterprise networks across data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud. You will shape the strategic roadmap, drive SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and security integration, and mentor global engineering teams while ensuring performance, resilience, and compliance.

The role requires Juniper SME capabilities, strong collaboration with security and cloud teams, and the

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching.
• Experience designing secure enterprise networks with hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and cloud networking best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, data center, and wireless networks.
• Lead network modernization initiatives including SD-WAN and cloud networking.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to ensure compliant and resilient architectures.
• Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, and security across global locations.
• Create and maintain architecture documents, diagrams, and standards.

Skills

Juniper Networking

Routing & Switching

Security Architecture

SD-WAN

Cloud Networking

Networking Governance

Tools

Juniper

Palo Alto Firewalls

Zscaler

ClearPass NAC

Job description

Network Architect

Location:- ST.Paul,MN

Duration:- Full Time

Job Description

Role Summary

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.
• Integrate:

• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Juniper SRX Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• Network Segmentation
• 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

• Palo Alto
• Juniper SRX
• IDS/IPS
• Zscaler
• NAC
• Zero Trust

Enterprise Infrastructure

• SD-WAN
• Data Center Networking
• Spine-Leaf Architecture
• Wireless Networking
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• Vendor Management
• Risk Management
• Service Transformation
• Manufacturing & Global Operations Support