Senior Network Architect Multi-Location & Cloud

Overview As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and optimizing the backbone of our technology ecosystem. You will ensure seamless connectivity across all of our retail stores, e-commerce platforms, cloud environments, corporate offices, and distribution centers. You will help to shape the future of our company by enabling secure, scalable, and high-performance networks that power all our internal business systems. If you thrive in an environment that is moving to modernize and grow, this role is for you! Position Reports To Infrastructure Manager What We Stand For Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Architect and implement enterprise-grade LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions tailored for retail operations, including cloud integrations (GCP), hybrid architectures, SD-WAN, and secure multi-location connectivity. Oversee 24/7 monitoring, performance tuning, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure maximum uptime across all network assets. Lead implementation of firewall policies, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOX) to safeguard customer data and transactional integrity. Spearhead capacity planning, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity initiatives to future-proof our network infrastructure. Partner with cybersecurity, e-commerce, and IT operations teams to integrate new technologies into the ecosystem. Actively learn and stay informed of current and emerging infrastructure technologies and tools, passionate about technology Guide fellow engineers through hands-on mentoring, configuration reviews, and technical leadership on high-impact projects. Education and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field strongly preferred. Advanced certifications (CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, GCP Professional Network Engineer) strongly preferred. Experience And Skills Required 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience, including 4+ years leading senior-level projects in complex, multi-location environments. Enterprise routing/switching (Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto), BGP/OSPF/VLAN, SDN (EVPN/VXLAN), VRF, or other similar networking technologies. Deep knowledge of GCP networking, AWS, and hybrid cloud integrations including VPCs. Proficiency managing infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, Python/Bash for automation within GitOps workflows. Expertise securing the network by managing firewall policies (Palo Alto, Meraki), configuring deep traffic inspection, and maintaining intrusion prevention systems for both internal and external network perimeters. Expertise designing and operating enterprise wireless networks (Cisco, Meraki) in large scale office and distribution center deployments, including modern authentication and security standards (802.1x, AAA, Cisco ISE) Experience managing public internet providers and modern telecommunication technologies to manage connectivity between sites. Experience managing VPN technologies for B2B (SSL/IPSec), client connectivity (GlobalProtect), and other ZTNA technologies. Experience managing networking in a virtualization environment (VMware, Kubernetes, Docker), NSX experience a plus. Experience configuring and managing load balancing technologies within the networking environment. Proficiency designing and deploying critical infrastructure services such as DNS and DHCP. Other Qualifications Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve critical outages in pressure situations. Strong communication and documentation skills to translate technical concepts for non-engineering stakeholders by keeping technical drawings and documentation clear and up-to-date. Strong time management skills, willingness to work with the wider technology teams on multiple concurrent projects to accomplish organizational goals. Self-motivated to constantly improve the environment, results driven, and be productive without constant direction. Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, authentic and team-focused. Based in Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex Retail industry and e-commerce experience a major plus. Benefits and Workplace Information We offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance. Benefits include health, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance; and various programs to support work-life balance. Other benefits and programs are described in our full benefits documentation. Additional Notes Office physical requirements and state-specific notices may apply. The company will not pay costs associated with immigration sponsorship. The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Container Store