Senior Network Architect — Cloud, Security & Automation

CliftonLarsonAllen; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is a top national professional services firm seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of our multi-site network across office, data center, and cloud environments in Minnesota. You will guide routing, switching, security, and hybrid cloud connectivity, mentoring engineers and aligning with governance and disaster recovery needs.

The role emphasizes Azure networking, Cisco ecosystems, and network automation using PowerShell, Python,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; CS/IT field preferred.
• Combination of experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, optimization, and support of CLA's enterprise network infrastructure across office, data center, and cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security initiatives.
• Administer Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, and related platforms.
• Design and manage enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity solutions.
• Support and optimize Microsoft Azure networking services, including ExpressRoute, Virtual Networks (VNets), Virtual WAN, DNS, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, and QoS.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain secure network architectures, firewalls, segmentation, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Lead network modernization, cloud transformation, office integration, and infrastructure lifecycle management projects.
• Develop and maintain network automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Utilize network monitoring and performance management tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor, or similar platforms.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex network incidents, performance issues, and critical outages.
• Mentor network engineers and contribute to architectural standards, operational procedures, and network roadmaps.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements are met across the enterprise network.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

Skills

Network design

Cisco networking

BGP/OSPF

Zero Trust

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

LogicMonitor

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

CLA is a top national professional services firm seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of our multi-site network across office, data center, and cloud environments in Minnesota. You will guide routing, switching, security, and hybrid cloud connectivity, mentoring engineers and aligning with governance and disaster recovery needs.

The role emphasizes Azure networking, Cisco ecosystems, and network automation using PowerShell, Python,