Sr Network Architect

Harris Teeter; Michigan; Remote; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Teeter is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and lead complex, secure network initiatives across on-premises, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments. You will define standards, guide modernization, and provide senior technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive experience in routing, switching, security, and cloud networking, with hands-on Azure exposure and a proven track record in large-scale projects.

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.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions based on security, scalability, performance, and cost.
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and business teams.
• Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and technology partners.
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, design documents, and implementation guidelines.
• Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Cloud networking

Data center

SD-WAN

Hybrid networks

Network security

BGP/OSPF

Tools

Azure

VPN

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Network Architect will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for designing, architecting, and leading complex enterprise network and security initiatives across on-premises, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments. The role will define network standards, drive modernization, and provide technical leadership aligned with business objectives.

Location

Remote - United States

Job Type

Full-Time

Key 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.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions based on security, scalability, performance, and cost.
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and business teams.
• Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and technology partners.
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, design documents, and implementation guidelines.
• Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership.

Required 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.

Preferred Certifications

• CCIE / CCNP or equivalent
• Microsoft Azure networking certifications
• AWS or Google Cloud networking certifications
• Other relevant networking or security certifications

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Salary range: $110,000-$143,000.