Senior Enterprise Architect
Transaction Network Services (TNS)
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Qualifications
- Proven experience architecting and leading large-scale network and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Strong background in enterprise network design, including routing, switching, and security.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards.
- Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for multi-cloud environments.
- Advise on cloud adoption, network modernization, and digital transformation.
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An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!
The Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud is a strategic leadership role responsible for the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-wide network and public cloud architectures. This position will drive the development and adoption of innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices. The role encompasses oversight of migration activities to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), integration with private cloud and on‑premises environments, and the establishment of architecture standards and frameworks.
- Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards for global network and cloud domains.
- Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for physical, hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.
- Advise and consult with Product, Project, and Engineering teams on cloud adoption, network modernization, and digital transformation.
- Oversee solution evaluation, vendor selection, and customization for network and cloud technologies.
- Ensure rigorous testing, certification, and security compliance for all network and cloud releases.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architecture and Engineering teams.
- Own documentation, governance, and life‑cycle management for enterprise network and cloud solutions.
- Proven experience architecting and leading large‑scale network and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Strong background in enterprise network design, including routing, switching, security, and automation.
- Ability to establish and enforce design patterns, standards, and best practices for cloud and network solutions.
- Experience with network automation, orchestration, and DevOps methodologies (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Jenkins, Git).
- Advanced knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD‑WAN) and security frameworks.
- Experience with cloud‑based load balancing, monitoring, alerting, and logging.
- Expertise in platform security, governance, and compliance (SCPs, IAM, data protection).
- Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and solution customization.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, Google Cloud Architect, CCIE/CCNP, JNCIE/JNCIP, NSE Level 4/5/6/7.
- Experience with AAA, Tacacs+, Radius, CA/PKI, and enterprise identity management.
- Familiarity with Voice over IP, wireless, and data center technologies (Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper).
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
- Knowledge of cloud‑native services, microservices, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Experience with CloudFormation, ARM templates, and other cloud provisioning tools.
- Ability to automate using scripting languages and vendor‑specific tools (Arista Cloudvision, Cisco DNA Center).
For this role in the US, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $180,000 annually. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a global team.
- Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications
- United States (Baltimore, MD)
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