Senior Network Architect

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive salary

Location
Must support onsite and remote environments across Massachusetts; occasional travel required
Experience Level
Senior Level (10 or more years of networking experience)
Role Overview
The Senior Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, evolution, and modernization of a large-scale statewide network infrastructure supporting approximately 250 locations. This role serves as the technical authority for enterprise routing, security, cloud connectivity, and network architecture decisions. The position plays a critical role in the organizations transition from onpremises environments to a secure, resilient hybrid-cloud architecture leveraging AWS.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Strategy

• Design and maintain scalable hub-and-spoke and mesh network architectures supporting a diverse, geographically distributed site footprint
• Define network standards, patterns, and long-term architectural roadmaps aligned with modernization initiatives
• Serve as the senior technical authority for enterprise routing, switching, and connectivity design decisions

Hybrid Cloud & AWS Connectivity

• Architect and optimize secure, high-performance connectivity between onpremises infrastructure and AWS environments
• Design and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, routing, and security constructs
• Ensure hybrid-cloud designs support resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency

Routing, Switching & Core Networking

• Lead the design and optimization of a complex routing environment using EIGRP as the primary protocol
• Implement and manage BGP for external connectivity and cloud peering
• Support selective OSPF deployments where appropriate
• Provide architectural oversight for Cisco-based enterprise and data center platforms

Security, Traffic Management & Availability

• Oversee perimeter and internal security architecture using Fortigate (FortiOS) firewalls and VPN technologies
• Manage application traffic flow and high availability using NetScaler and load balancing solutions
• Ensure network designs meet security, performance, and availability requirements

Observability, Operations & Modernization

• Utilize SolarWinds and enterprise monitoring tools to provide visibility into network health and performance
• Lead proactive capacity planning, root cause analysis, and advanced troubleshooting efforts
• Drive the transition from traditional hardware-centric networking to software-defined and cloud-native architectures

Required Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure design
• 4 or more years in a lead architect, principal engineer, or senior technical leadership role
• Expert-level experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS platforms
• Deep hands-on knowledge of EIGRP and BGP routing protocols
• Proven experience architecting AWS networking solutions, including VPC design, routing, security groups, and Direct Connect
• Strong experience with Fortigate firewalls and enterprise VPN implementations
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms, including SolarWinds NPM and NCM
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
• CCNP Enterprise or Data Center certification

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Experience with software-defined networking or large-scale network modernization initiatives
• Experience supporting highly distributed, multi-site public sector or enterprise environments

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong architectural thinking with the ability to design for scalability, security, and resiliency
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills in complex networking environments
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence technical direction
• Strong documentation, communication, and decision-making skills

Flexible work from home options available.