Senior Network Architect

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA seeks a Senior Network Architect to lead strategic planning, architecture, high‑level design, and optimization of the global IP network. You will collaborate with architecture, engineering, security, and operations teams to set standards and provide engineering guidance.

Responsibilities include developing technology roadmaps, coordinating with providers, and delivering scalable network solutions across data centers, campuses, and remote offices to ensure

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in engineering or CS or equivalent
• 10+ years in enterprise network design, troubleshooting, and support
• 8+ years in enterprise network security, monitoring, and MSP governance
• Experience with PCI, SOX, NIST standards and security technologies
• Experience with multi-cloud networking and data center/campus WAN design

Responsibilities

• Provide architecture guidance to IT teams and service providers for network changes and project requests
• Collaborate with technology providers and cross-functional teams across engineering, security, and operations
• Develop technology roadmaps and optimize Waters network across data centers, campus, manufacturing, and remote offices

Skills

Enterprise network design

Cisco networking

Network security

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

Network monitoring

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Infoblox DDI

Cisco Meraki

Palo Alto Prisma Access

SD-WAN

Job description

Senior Network Architect

Req. # 27062

Job Family BT - Business Technology

Location US-MA-Milford

Pay Range Minimum USD $135,000.00

Pay Range Maximum USD $225,000.00

Overview

The candidate will be immersed in the elements of strategic planning, architecture, high-level design, and optimization of the Waters Corporation global IP network. Works with architecture, engineering, security, operational, and application experts to set standards and engineering guidance for all aspects of the IP network. S/he will provide architecture/design support and request fulfillment associated with Waters Corporation network infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to IT teams and Service Providers to modify and maintain existing Waters Corporation network architecture, completion of project requests, capacity analysis, health and performance management, continuous service improvement, new technology recommendations, business/technical analyses, reporting, and project management.
• Work efficiently with our technology providers as well as other third-party engineering, application, and operations teams.
• Key areas of focus will be network architecture/design, development of technology roadmaps, and the optimization of Waters Corporation data center, campus, manufacturing, distribution center, and remote office networks.

Qualifications

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification
• 10+ years of experience in each of the following areas:
• Enterprise level Network design, troubleshooting, and support
• Enterprise level DNS, and/or DHCP solutions
• Advanced Cisco networking technologies
• Network virtualization products/technologies
• Routing, switching, and IP subnetting
• TCP/IP and common network protocols
• Documenting architectural standards, policies, and engineering designs
• 8+ years of experience in each of the following areas:
• Enterprise network security technologies including firewalls, IDS, IPS, NAC, WAF, and Web Proxies
• Security standards including PCI, SOX, and NIST
• MSP governance and oversight
• Network monitoring, management, and reporting
• Delivering technology solutions at an enterprise level

Preferred:

• CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE and/or other technical certifications
• Experience working with network security products
• Working knowledge of
• Infoblox DDI
• Identity and access control protocols/systems
• Software Defined Networking products including Cisco Meraki
• Automation and modeling tools
• Remote office/branch office and WAN design
• Data center and campus network design
• Wireless network design and validation
• Experience supporting Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
• Experience performing detailed risk assessments and audit responses
• Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access and/or SDWAN products
• Experience with networking in multi-cloud environments
• Bioscience, medical, and/or manufacturing background
• Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross functional teams
• Understanding of change management, testing requirements, techniques, and tools to ensure high availability of platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams
• Ability to work during non-business hours, as needed
• Ability to travel on a limited basis, as required to support assigned projects/initiatives
• Proficiency in Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high‑quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.