Senior Network Architect: Cloud, SD-WAN & Security

CliftonLarsonAllen; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to guide design, implementation, and operations of its enterprise networking environment. You will oversee routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security initiatives while driving modernization and automation across office, data center, and cloud deployments.

The role requires deep technical expertise, collaboration across teams, and a focus on secure, scalable network solutions to support CLA's growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree
• 6+ years of enterprise network engineering experience preferred
• Experience across multi-site environments and cloud networking is essential
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VPN, QoS, and security concepts

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of CLA's enterprise network infrastructure across office, datacenter, and cloud environments
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security initiatives
• Administer Cisco technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki; manage WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity
• Support and optimize Azure networking services (ExpressRoute, VNets, Virtual WAN) and hybrid cloud connectivity
• Configure routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP) and enforce security architectures with Zero Trust
• Develop network automation using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform; utilize monitoring tools (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor)
• Serve as escalation point for outages, mentor engineers, and contribute to roadmaps and procedures
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for enterprise network

Skills

Technical leadership

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Meraki

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Terraform

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

LogicMonitor

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to guide design, implementation, and operations of its enterprise networking environment. You will oversee routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security initiatives while driving modernization and automation across office, data center, and cloud deployments.

The role requires deep technical expertise, collaboration across teams, and a focus on secure, scalable network solutions to support CLA's growth.