Network Architect
Openkyber
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Architect Architect with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team to provide strategic architectural leadership across a large, complex enterprise network environment. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy and engineering execution - driving assessments, defining standards, shaping modernization roadmaps, and guiding critical network decisions across a broad and diverse technology landscape. The ideal candidate brings deep architectural judgment, cross-domain networking expertise, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and technical levels - engaging executive stakeholders, leading vendor evaluations, and guiding engineering teams through transformation initiatives.
Requirements Description / Essential Functions:- Architecture Leadership - Define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, configuration standards, and implementation guidance across the enterprise
- Technology Assessment & Roadmap - Evaluate current-state network technologies, identify gaps and risks, and drive forward-looking modernization and technology roadmap decisions
- RFP & Vendor Engagement - Lead RFP development, critically evaluate supplier proposals, and deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership
- Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, traditional enterprise routing & switching
- Zscaler (SASE/ZIA/ZPA)
- Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
- Network Security & Secure Access
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with internal engineering, operations, and business teams as well as external suppliers and vendors to develop and execute network solutions
- Complex Problem Resolution - Provide architectural-level support for escalated operational issues, driving structured root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies
- Innovation & Automation - Champion the adoption of automation, AI-enabled tooling, and network analytics to improve operational efficiency and implementation quality
- Standards & Governance - Establish and enforce architectural guardrails, design standards, and governance frameworks across a distributed, multi-technology environment
- 10+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience
- Demonstrated breadth across multiple networking domains - LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services
- Strong architectural judgment with the ability to translate business requirements into sound, scalable network designs
- Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
- Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers
For applications and inquiries, contact:View email address on us.fitly.work
- 4+ years of experience with enterprise network architecture and engineering within complex, mission-critical environments. 4+ years... ...infrastructure projects with facilities organizations, architects, contractors, consultants, and external engineering firms....SuggestedFor contractorsWork experience placement
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