Senior Enterprise Network Architect - Cloud & Security

Openkyber; Alaska; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber is seeking an experienced network architect/engineer to lead enterprise network architecture initiatives in a mission-critical setting in Alaska. You will design, implement, and operate LAN/WAN, security, and cloud networking across hybrid environments, driving modernization, resiliency, and observability.

The role requires 4+ years in similar environments, leadership of complex projects, and strong expertise in Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba/Cisco ecosystems, and IaC tooling.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with enterprise network architecture and engineering in mission-critical environments.
• 4+ years of experience with LAN/WAN technologies and enterprise routing protocols.
• 4+ years leading network architecture initiatives from requirements to deployment.
• 4+ years in infrastructure modernization, capacity planning, resiliency, and high availability.
• 4+ years in network security architecture including firewalls and VPN/SASE technologies.
• 4+ years in cloud/hybrid networking (AWS/Azure).
• 4+ years in network automation, orchestration, and IaC concepts.
• 4+ years in network observability, analytics, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network architecture initiatives from requirements and design through implementation, troubleshooting, and operation.
• Develop and maintain enterprise network standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with facilities and external partners on infrastructure projects and upgrades.
• Oversee modernization efforts, capacity planning, and high-availability design across networks.
• Implement secure network architectures with segmentation, NAC, and SASE practices.
• Drive observability and proactive management through telemetry and automation.
• Work with virtualization and cloud networking to support hybrid environments.

Skills

LAN/WAN technologies

Juniper routing & switching

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Network security architecture

Fortinet firewalls

SASE technologies

NAC and segmentation

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

Infrastructure as Code

Network monitoring/observability

Automation & scripting

High-availability design

Aruba/Cisco enterprise switching/wirel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Network Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Aruba networking

Cisco enterprise networking

AWS/Azure certifications

Job description

Openkyber is seeking an experienced network architect/engineer to lead enterprise network architecture initiatives in a mission-critical setting in Alaska. You will design, implement, and operate LAN/WAN, security, and cloud networking across hybrid environments, driving modernization, resiliency, and observability.

The role requires 4+ years in similar environments, leadership of complex projects, and strong expertise in Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba/Cisco ecosystems, and IaC tooling.