Senior Network Architect - Hybrid Cloud Networking

Aon plc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Base salary with potential incentives

Job summary

Wealthspire is seeking a Network Architect to design, build, and operate a secure, scalable enterprise network. The role supports a cloud-first strategy, hybrid workforce, and future M&A integrations.

You will lead connectivity, security, and networking standards across Azure, data centers, and offices, partnering with cybersecurity and cloud teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise networking, SD-WAN, firewalls, and VPNs, with strong documentation and collaboration

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of enterprise networking and infrastructure experience.
• Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in a complex environment.
• Deep hands-on expertise with SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching, and cloud networking (Azure).
• Experience supporting hybrid workforces and multi-site enterprise environments.
• Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaborator engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain enterprise network architecture including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN, and cloud connectivity.
• Establish architecture standards, documentation, and roadmaps for routing, switching, segmentation, firewalling, and zero-trust networking.
• Architect, implement, and support network solutions across offices, data centers, and cloud environments.
• Coordinate network monitoring, performance tuning, high availability, and incident response.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Hybrid work

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SD-WAN

Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Azure Networking

VPNs

Job description

Wealthspire is seeking a Network Architect to design, build, and operate a secure, scalable enterprise network. The role supports a cloud-first strategy, hybrid workforce, and future M&A integrations.

You will lead connectivity, security, and networking standards across Azure, data centers, and offices, partnering with cybersecurity and cloud teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise networking, SD-WAN, firewalls, and VPNs, with strong documentation and collaboration