Senior Network Architect: Cloud, SD-WAN & Security Lead

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of our global network infrastructure. You will guide routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security initiatives across on-premises, data center, and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on implementation, Azure networking, and automation, with mentoring responsibilities and participation in on-call rotations to ensure reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 years of relevant experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale multi-site environments.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security.
• Administer Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki platforms and related tech.
• Plan WAN/LAN/WLAN/VPN and internet connectivity; manage hybrid cloud links.
• Support Azure networking services, ExpressRoute, VNets, and Virtual WAN.
• Configure BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, and QoS; participate in on-call rotations.
• Mentor engineers, define standards, and drive roadmaps and DR plans.

Skills

Enterprise Network Engineering

Cisco Networking Technologies

Microsoft Azure Networking Services

Network Automation

Network Security Initiatives

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS/IT related degree preferred

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Meraki

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

LogicMonitor

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of our global network infrastructure. You will guide routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security initiatives across on-premises, data center, and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on implementation, Azure networking, and automation, with mentoring responsibilities and participation in on-call rotations to ensure reliability and performance.