Senior Enterprise Network Architect

Zebra Technologies Corporation; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an Advanced Network Engineer to lead architecture, design, and security strategy for enterprise networks. You will evaluate technologies, perform PoC testing, and set standards for LAN/WAN, VPNs, and firewalls while guiding global deployments.

With 8+ years in enterprise networking, you will mentor junior engineers, support cross‑functional teams, and travel up to 10% for major projects and M&A integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering, security, and infrastructure architecture experience.
• Experience operating in a large, global IT environment.
• Deep familiarity with Zscaler ecosystem: ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, ZTB.
• Data Center automation and visibility using Cisco Nexus Dashboard.
• Enterprise wireless & edge: Mist Wireless, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Wireless technologies.
• Experience with next‑generation firewalls, Palo Alto, with PCNSE/PCNSA cert.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% globally or domestically.

Responsibilities

• Architect the enterprise network and security architecture across LAN/WAN/VPN.
• Evaluate technologies; conduct PoC; develop security solutions with cost analysis.
• Set installation requirements across LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers.
• Lead network assessments for M&A; develop standardization timelines.
• Design robust network for disaster recovery and cyber recovery; ensure compliance.
• Serve as SME; support business stakeholders; participate in on‑call rotation.
• Manage projects and timelines for ongoing system upgrades.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs and SOPs; build knowledge base articles.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

Zscaler ZIA

Zscaler ZPA

Zscaler ZDX

Zscaler ZTB

Cisco Nexus Dashboard

Mist Wireless

Meraki

Palo Alto Firewalls

PCNSE/PCNSA

Job description

Zebra Technologies Corporation in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an Advanced Network Engineer to lead architecture, design, and security strategy for enterprise networks. You will evaluate technologies, perform PoC testing, and set standards for LAN/WAN, VPNs, and firewalls while guiding global deployments.

With 8+ years in enterprise networking, you will mentor junior engineers, support cross‑functional teams, and travel up to 10% for major projects and M&A integrations.