Senior Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance

Educational assistance

Flexible ways of working

Time off policies

Job summary

McDonald’s Global Technology is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of our global network, focusing on cloud integration (GCP/AWS) and data-center connectivity. You’ll work with multi-functional teams to set architecture standards and drive secure, automated networking across on-prem and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes extensive routing, SD-WAN, and security expertise, with opportunities to mentor engineers and collaborate across global teams on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise network services, architecture, design and deployment, including hybrid cloud and datacenter environments.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in GCP and AWS networking, including VPC design, Direct Connect, Interconnect, and Transit Gateways.
• Hands-on experience with datacenters, SD-WAN, and Equinix Fabric or similar interconnect platforms
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, OMI? actually OMP), DNS, IPAM, and network security.
• Good communication, documentation, and collaborator management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, Design and develop network solutions that address enterprise business requirements.
• Develop methods to assess solutions, define selection criteria, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Coordinate with managed service providers to assemble solutions that align with organizational needs.
• Assist collaborators and partners in comprehending the current network, develop comprehensive documentation, and present networking matters to the architecture review board.
• Technical change scrutiny, reviews and approvals, change plan validation, guidance, approvals.
• Accountable for technology quality and business change results.
• Prepare or review RACIs, SOWs, service offerings, and provide technical approval for outcomes.

Skills

GCP networking

AWS networking

Cloud networking

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

SD-WAN

Network security

Windows/Linux

DNS/IPAM

Education

CCNP/CCIE

AWS/GCP Network Specialty

Terraform Associate

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Palo Alto

Equinix Fabric

Job description

McDonald’s Global Technology is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of our global network, focusing on cloud integration (GCP/AWS) and data-center connectivity. You’ll work with multi-functional teams to set architecture standards and drive secure, automated networking across on-prem and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes extensive routing, SD-WAN, and security expertise, with opportunities to mentor engineers and collaborate across global teams on