Senior Enterprise Network Architect | Hybrid, Growth & Innovation

SwitchThink Solutions LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SwitchThink Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and support enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, aligning with client needs, cost, and existing systems.

You will develop architectural standards, operational run books, mentor teammates, and plan future changes to increase functionality, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or CS or equivalent combo.
• 10+ years' experience with routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel).
• 3+ years in an architect role; storage/backups preferred.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise WAN/LAN design discussions; define requirements and ensure feasibility and integration.
• Provide leadership with architectural direction, standards, costs and outcomes; document proofs/POCs.
• Research new technologies; develop a roadmap for enterprise network infrastructure and cost reduction.
• Plan installation and implementation; identify resources and develop support documentation; mentor team members.
• Escalation point for troubleshooting network issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Routing protocols

Network protocols

QoS

Network management

Routers & switches

Security/Firewalls

Load balancers

NX-OS

MS Office

CCNP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or CS

Tools

Visio

Job description

SwitchThink Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and support enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, aligning with client needs, cost, and existing systems.

You will develop architectural standards, operational run books, mentor teammates, and plan future changes to increase functionality, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies in a regulated financial services environment.