Senior Network Architect - Hybrid Cloud & Security Lead

ZealHire Inc.; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHire Inc. seeks an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of our global hybrid network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and security domains.

The role shapes enterprise networking strategy and guides engineering teams through complex implementations. Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, building reference architectures, and driving automation with IaC, while partnering with security and cloud teams to ensure resilience, performance, and

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, and infrastructure engineering.
• 10+ years of experience designing and architecting complex global network environments.
• Proven experience leading architecture initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise network architecture roadmap supporting business growth, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead the architecture and design of global network solutions spanning data centers, campuses, branch locations, cloud environments, and internet edge connectivity.
• Develop reference architectures, design standards, and engineering best practices for hybrid and multi-cloud networking environments.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and provide strategic recommendations aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Establish architectural governance processes to ensure consistency, scalability, security, and operational efficiency across all network platforms.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Multi-cloud networking

Network security

IaC / Automation

Technical leadership

Observability

Routing protocols

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Splunk

ThousandEyes

Palo Alto

Job description

ZealHire Inc. seeks an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of our global hybrid network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and security domains.

The role shapes enterprise networking strategy and guides engineering teams through complex implementations. Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, building reference architectures, and driving automation with IaC, while partnering with security and cloud teams to ensure resilience, performance, and