Senior Enterprise Network Architect — Hybrid & Strategy

Cornerstonetechtalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Technology Talent Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Enterprise Network Architect to design, modernize, and support complex multi‑data center networks across clients. This highly visible leadership role blends hands‑on networking with consulting, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

You will lead architecture decisions, establish standards, develop roadmaps, mentor operations teams, and transition designs to production while ensuring security, performance, and alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• At least 3 years in a network architect, infrastructure architect, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong expertise with enterprise routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and architecture discussions for LAN, WAN, data center, and security initiatives.
• Define requirements with business leaders and stakeholders to align performance, availability, security, and budgets.
• Develop high‑level and detailed network architecture designs for new implementations and migrations.
• Evaluate impact on existing infrastructure, applications, and security controls.
• Provide architecture recommendations covering design, standards, and runbooks.
• Transition completed solutions to network operations with documentation and knowledge transfer.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Cisco NX-OS

Network security

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Networking architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering

Tools

Cisco routers

Firewalls

Load balancers

Network management platforms

Job description

CornerStone Technology Talent Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Enterprise Network Architect to design, modernize, and support complex multi‑data center networks across clients. This highly visible leadership role blends hands‑on networking with consulting, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

You will lead architecture decisions, establish standards, develop roadmaps, mentor operations teams, and transition designs to production while ensuring security, performance, and alignment