Sr Network Architect

Posted:
8/18/2025, 4:46:50 AM

Location(s):
Plymouth, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibility Level:  

We are looking for a Senior Network Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced cloud networking solutions. This role is pivotal in driving our hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity across global environments.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Architect and implement cloud-native and hybrid network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
  • Lead the design of secure, resilient, and high-availability network topologies.
  • Define and enforce cloud networking standards, governance, and automation frameworks.
  • Collaborate with security, DevOps, and application teams to align network architecture with business goals.
  • Evaluate and integrate SD-WAN, VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and other connectivity solutions.
  • Drive network observability, performance tuning, and incident response strategies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent technical competency.
  • Experience deploying Fortinet FW and F5 Devices in AWS/Azure/21Vnet environments.  
  • Applicant needs to have professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide excellent customer service.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with 3+ years in cloud network architecture including related documentation.
  • Deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with cloud networking services (e.g., AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN).
  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and network segmentation strategies

Preferred Certifications

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI