Senior Network Architect - Cloud & Security Leader Remote

Harris Computer; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer in the United States seeks a Senior Network Architect to lead enterprise network and security initiatives across on‑prem, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments. The role will define standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures while delivering scalable, secure solutions.

You will mentor engineering teams, collaborate with Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure, and drive modernization through complex projects, including SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, and hybrid connectivity.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security.
• Strong experience in LAN/WAN, cloud networking, data center, SD-WAN, and hybrid environments.
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and enterprise network architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Azure or other major cloud platforms.
• Experience leading large-scale network projects and strategic technology initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid network solutions.
• Define network architecture standards, best practices, technology roadmaps, and reference architectures.
• Lead network transformation, modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Provide expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, QoS, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Design and support Azure/cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Lead complex network troubleshooting and provide senior-level technical guidance.
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and business teams.
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, design documents, and implementation guidelines.
• Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network security

LAN/WAN

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

BGP/OSPF/MPLS

Azure

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CCIE / CCNP or equivalent

Microsoft Azure networking certifications

AWS or Google Cloud networking certifications

Tools

Azure

VPN

Firewalls

Job description

Harris Computer in the United States seeks a Senior Network Architect to lead enterprise network and security initiatives across on‑prem, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments. The role will define standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures while delivering scalable, secure solutions.

You will mentor engineering teams, collaborate with Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure, and drive modernization through complex projects, including SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, and hybrid connectivity.