Principle Network Architect

Astreya Partners, LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya Partners, LLC seeks a senior network architect to lead enterprise network design, automation and security standards. You will own topology frameworks, lifecycle management and vendor relations, while mentoring senior engineers.

The role focuses on high-availability perimeter design, ERPS/MSTP frameworks, and scalable automation using Python/Ansible. Collaboration with Infrastructure Engineering and program leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate will have 10+ years of enterprise network engineering with architecture leadership.
• Expertise in Cisco/Juniper/Arista with routing, switching and segmentation.
• Deep knowledge of ERPS/MSTP ring protocols and high-availability perimeter design.
• Strong Python/Ansible for zero-touch-config and automation.
• Certifications CCNP or JNCIS required; CCIE preferred; ITIL 4.

Responsibilities

• Own network architecture standards and topology framework.
• Define perimeter-resilience and high-availability strategy.
• Establish security standards and zero-touch-config automation.
• Set monitoring, inventory and observability standards.
• Own hardware lifecycle strategy and vendor selection.
• Escalation point for complex incidents.
• Align architecture with governance and KPIs.
• Author and approve runbooks; drive improvements.
• Mentor senior network engineers.

Skills

Enterprise network design

ERPS/MSTP design

Network automation

Monitoring inventory

Vendor management

Leadership mentoring

CCNP/JNCIS

CCIE preferred

High-availability design

Zero-touch config

Python/Ansible

Tools

NetBox

SolarWinds

PRTG

Syslog

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Arista devices

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Own the network architecture standards and Building Block topology framework for the physical security estate, setting the designs the senior team builds against.
• Define perimeter-resilience and high-availability strategy, including ERPS / MSTP ring architecture standards and cable-cut survivability requirements for critical zones.
• Establish network security and configuration standards, and the zero-touch-config automation strategy that governs deployment at scale.
• Set monitoring, inventory and observability standards (NetBox, SolarWinds, PRTG, Syslog) for the network estate.
• Own network hardware and firmware lifecycle strategy, EOL evaluation, refresh planning and vendor selection across Cisco / Juniper / Arista.
• Serve as the final escalation point for the most complex network incidents and architectural decisions.
• Partner with the Infrastructure Engineering team and program leadership to align network architecture with shared security boundaries, governance, SLAs and KPIs.
• Author and approve network architecture standards, design documentation and runbooks; drive continuous improvement of resilience and security posture.
• Mentor and develop senior network engineers, establishing best practices and building long-term network engineering capability.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering, including architecture leadership and standards ownership in large or critical environments.
• Authoritative enterprise network design across Cisco / Juniper / Arista, with deep routing, switching and segmentation expertise.
• Mastery of ERPS / MSTP ring protocols and high-availability perimeter design, including survivability strategy for critical zones.
• Strong network automation and zero-touch-config leadership (Python / Ansible) and standards definition.
• Monitoring and inventory architecture (NetBox, SolarWinds, PRTG, Syslog); hardware / firmware lifecycle and vendor management.
• Demonstrated network architecture leadership — standards ownership, cross-functional partnership, mentoring and escalation leadership.
• Certifications — Required: Cisco CCNP or Juniper JNCIS. Strongly preferred: CCIE or equivalent architect-level credential; network automation (Python / Ansible); ERPS / MSTP design; ITIL 4.

Tools Required

• Standards & Access: 802.1X, VLAN segmentation, DNS, DHCP for secure network access and segmentation.
• High-Availability Architecture: ERPS and MSTP ring topologies for perimeter resilience and cable-cut survivability.
• Automation: zero-touch-config and scripting (Python / Ansible) for standardized, rapid deployment.
• Monitoring & Vendors: NetBox, SolarWinds, PRTG and Syslog analysis; Cisco / Juniper / Arista platforms; hardware / firmware EOL refresh.

Salary

Salary Range $54.81 - $86.54 USD (Hourly) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
• Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

About Astreya

Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact. Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together. Onwards and upwards!