Network Architect - LCM

Role Summary
This role involves leading the design and delivery of complex network projects, ensuring seamless integration from requirements gathering through implementation and operational handoff. The position requires managing the entire technology lifecycle, including planning for end-of-life, refresh strategies, and standardizing software and firmware updates. The individual will provide technical oversight, develop standards and documentation, and coordinate across multiple teams to optimize network infrastructure and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-impact enterprise network projects across multiple domains.
• Manage the full technology lifecycle, including planning for hardware and software end-of-life, refresh strategies, and standardization of software and firmware.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design documents, standards, and business cases that balance risk, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security, vendors, and project managers to plan and execute network changes with minimal business disruption.
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support for complex incidents and cross-domain issues.
• Identify automation opportunities and develop tooling solutions to improve operational consistency and reduce manual effort.
• Coordinate project activities, including requirements gathering, architecture design, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices within the team by documenting processes and facilitating knowledge transfer.
• Support continuous improvement of network architecture by monitoring emerging technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience across multiple domains.
• Demonstrated expertise in various network technologies with working proficiency in others; proficiency across the full network portfolio.
• Proven leadership in managing large, multi-team technical projects and technology lifecycle programs.
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in large, regulated global enterprises preferred.
• Automation skills using Python, Ansible, and APIs, with familiarity in source-of-truth models.
• Project management exposure, including PMP, Agile, or ITIL practices.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP, PCNSE, F5, or cloud certifications are preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $82.00 - $86.50 Hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.