Senior Network Architect - Cloud-Native Security

Dentons US LLP; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dentons US LLP seeks a Senior Infrastructure Network Architect to lead the design, security, and evolution of its network infrastructure. The role covers on-premises, cloud, branch, and remote-access environments with emphasis on Azure networking, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Meraki, and Silver Peak.

The ideal candidate will drive secure, resilient, and highly available network solutions, maintain documentation, and provide technical leadership across the team.

Formación

• 8+ years of enterprise networking experience including senior engineering/architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in network architecture/design for distributed, highly available environments.
• Deep knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, SASE/SSE, cloud networking, and hybrid connectivity.
• Understanding of network security, Zero Trust, segmentation, least privilege, secure remote access, and defense-in-depth.
• Excellent documentation and diagramming skills; ability to mentor teams and lead technical decisions.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Palo Alto Networks, Netskope, Cisco Meraki, Microsoft Azure, or Aruba/Silver Peak are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Build secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable network solutions.
• Lead architecture and design of secure, scalable, highly available enterprise network solutions.
• Define and evolve current and future-state network architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Lead network modernization, cloud connectivity, SD-WAN/SASE, technology refresh, office, and acquisition integration initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose improvements for security, reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Strengthen security posture, reduce network risk, improve segmentation, access controls, secure connectivity, and visibility.
• Design, administer, and support Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Meraki, Silver Peak, and Azure networking.
• Hands-on management and troubleshooting of network services; serve as senior escalation point.
• Create architecture diagrams, designs, standards, and operational documentation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers; coordinate with other technology teams.

Descripción del empleo

Dentons US LLP seeks a Senior Infrastructure Network Architect to lead the design, security, and evolution of its network infrastructure. The role covers on-premises, cloud, branch, and remote-access environments with emphasis on Azure networking, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Meraki, and Silver Peak.

The ideal candidate will drive secure, resilient, and highly available network solutions, maintain documentation, and provide technical leadership across the team.