Senior Network Architect: Secure, Scalable Enterprise

Stephens Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens Inc. is seeking a Network Architect to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise network infrastructure.

The role combines strategic planning with hands‑on engagement, guiding critical incidents, upgrades, and technology initiatives across data centers and remote sites. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong expertise in Juniper networking, EVPN/VXLAN, and modern fabric

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the network architecture vision and roadmap.
• Design scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex incidents and outages.
• Mentor and develop Network Team personnel.
• Ensure documentation, governance, and change management adherence.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Juniper networking

EVPN/VXLAN

Data center networking

Routing & switching

High availability

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Juniper switches and routers

EVPN/VXLAN

Data center infrastructure

WAN technologies

Job description

Stephens Inc. is seeking a Network Architect to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise network infrastructure.

The role combines strategic planning with hands‑on engagement, guiding critical incidents, upgrades, and technology initiatives across data centers and remote sites. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong expertise in Juniper networking, EVPN/VXLAN, and modern fabric