Network Architect

Role: Networking Architect
Work location: Irvine, CA. Hillsboro, OR
Duration: Long term

Job Description:
The Network Architect will play a critical role in designing and implementing next-generation networking solutions for complex embedded systems and platform infrastructure. This position requires close collaboration with Product Managers, Business Unit leaders, Engineering teams, and Subject Matter Experts to define functional and non-functional requirements, develop reference architectures, and ensure seamless integration across products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
"• Collaborate with Product Managers, BU leaders, and Engineering teams to define architecture requirements and elements.
• Develop Reference, Solution, and Product Architectures aligned with product and program goals.
• Define and document non-functional requirements (NFRs) for assigned products or platforms.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure architecture implementation meets design specifications.
• Create enabler features from functional product features and perform Definition of Readiness assessments.
• Document architecture and design using C4 and Model-Based frameworks.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews with development teams and principal engineers.
• Perform Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate technologies and services for integration.
• Lead the design of networking subsystems for Layer 2/3 networks, supporting virtualization/containerization for embedded IFE/IFC systems.
• Develop network layers and services enabling self-service tooling for airside network deployments.
• Define and communicate clear architectural goals, patterns, and frameworks for networking services.
• Review and improve existing networking designs for performance and scalability.
• Provide end-to-end engineering, implementation, and support for network solutions (WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, Virtualization).
• Break down architecture into development tasks and resolve design issues or blockers.

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
"• Expert-level experience in Layer 2/3 networking design, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive Linux networking and routing experience (LAN, WAN, VLAN, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, QoS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with unmanaged Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and cellular/satellite networking systems.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols (OSPF, BGP), VPN, SDN, DNS, Load-balancing, and Firewalls.
• Familiarity with networking-focused OS (Cumulus Linux, VyOS, OpenWRT) and commercial equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5).
• Understanding of networking security, cryptography, and best practices for various functional use cases (streaming, ISP, transactional systems).
• Experience designing software for complex embedded systems from requirements to deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at network and system layers.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm, and container-based solutions (preferred).
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud Networking (preferred).
• Proficiency in documenting architectures and using diagramming models.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.