Senior Network Architect: Data Center & Hybrid Cloud

Columbia Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our secure, scalable network. You will support datacenter networking, including Cisco ACI, and lead initiatives across routing, security, and automation to ensure reliable connectivity and performance.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams, mentor engineers, and oversee migration projects while staying current with emerging data center technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology preferred.
• 10+ years experience supporting Cisco networks required.
• Advanced experience with routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and core network services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage secure scalable network solutions with other teams.
• Manage enterprise network infrastructure including datacenter ACI switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Architect and manage datacenter/branch network infrastructure with diagrams and operation handover.

Skills

Cisco networks

Routing protocols

Network security

Cloud networking

Networking automation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

10+ years Cisco networks experience

Tools

Cisco ACI

Meraki switches/APs/MX

Cisco Nexus switches

SD-WAN

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our secure, scalable network. You will support datacenter networking, including Cisco ACI, and lead initiatives across routing, security, and automation to ensure reliable connectivity and performance.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams, mentor engineers, and oversee migration projects while staying current with emerging data center technologies.