Network Architect - LCM

Role Summary
This role involves leading the design and implementation of complex enterprise network projects, ensuring seamless integration across multiple domains and technology stacks. The individual will oversee the entire network lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment and operational handoff. Providing technical leadership and strategic guidance is essential to optimize network performance, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-impact network projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical standards.
• Manage the technology lifecycle, including end-of-life planning, refresh strategies, and upgrade roadmaps for network hardware and software.
• Create detailed design documents, standards, and business cases that balance risk, cost, and project schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, security, vendors, and project managers to plan, schedule, and execute changes with minimal business disruption.
• Provide technical escalation support for complex incidents, cross-domain issues, and critical network outages.
• Identify opportunities for automation and tooling that improve operational consistency and reduce manual effort through scripting, APIs, and other methods.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including standards, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements in all project activities.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among architecture, engineering, and operations teams.
• Support transition of projects from design to operational status, including knowledge transfer and documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience across multiple domains.
• Demonstrated expertise in a broad range of network technologies, with working proficiency in others.
• Successful track record leading large-scale, multi-team technical projects and lifecycle programs.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working in large, regulated global enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and APIs, with familiarity in source-of-truth models.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Project management exposure, including PMP, Agile, or ITIL practices.
• 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.