Senior Network Architect

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Enterprise Network Architect to define the global blueprint, lead security architecture, and set long-term roadmaps for modernization. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, governance of reference architectures, and serving as the ultimate technical authority across complex, large-scale networks.

Applicants bring 12+ years of deep routing, switching, and WLAN expertise, with mastery of BGP/OSPF, F5 BIG-IP, and SD-WAN/SASE.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of deep technical experience in large-scale enterprise routing, switching, and complex network infrastructure design.
• Proven success in designing enterprise network modernization strategies.
• Ability to author and maintain global network architectural standards.
• Master-level understanding of advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise WLAN controllers.
• Advanced, hands-on knowledge of F5 BIG-IP systems.
• Extensive track record of designing complex network segmentation frameworks.
• Strong experience in Palo Alto Networks infrastructure.
• Expertise to architect and scale SASE and SD-WAN frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native networking constructs.

Responsibilities

• Define Strategy: Architect the global enterprise network blueprint.
• Lead Security Architecture: Design enterprise-wide network security frameworks.
• Author Roadmaps: Establish long-term technology roadmaps.
• Drive Innovation: Evaluate and select emerging technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple teams.
• Govern Documentation: Own the lifecycle of core reference architectures.
• Act as Highest Escalation: Serve as the ultimate technical authority.
• Mentor Teams: Provide technical governance and mentorship.

Skills

Enterprise networking

BGP

OSPF

WLAN controllers

F5 BIG-IP

Palo Alto

SASE

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Mentoring teams

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define Strategy: Architect the global enterprise network blueprint.
• Lead Security Architecture: Design enterprise-wide network security frameworks.
• Author Roadmaps: Establish long-term technology roadmaps.
• Drive Innovation: Evaluate and select emerging technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple teams.
• Govern Documentation: Own the lifecycle of core reference architectures.
• Act as Highest Escalation: Serve as the ultimate technical authority.
• Mentor Teams: Provide technical governance and mentorship.

Requirements

• 12+ years of deep technical experience in large-scale enterprise routing, switching, and complex network infrastructure design.
• Proven success in designing enterprise network modernization strategies.
• Ability to author and maintain global network architectural standards.
• Master-level understanding of advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers.
• Advanced, hands-on knowledge of F5 BIG-IP systems.
• Extensive track record of designing complex network segmentation frameworks.
• Strong experience in Palo Alto Networks infrastructure.
• Expertise to architect and scale Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and SD-WAN frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native networking constructs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architecting enterprise network strategies and security frameworks, with a strong focus on advanced routing protocols, network modernization, and cloud-native networking. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration while maintaining architectural standards.