Architect Network Engineering
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Network engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field.
- 12–15 years of overall IT experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or network engineering leadership roles.
- Strong experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.
- Cisco Meraki
- Cisco Viptela (SD-WAN)
- Fortinet SD-WAN
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- BGP
- MPLS
- EIGRP
- OSPF
- QoS
Full description
CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit .
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Architect – Network Engineering to lead the design, evolution, and governance of enterprise network architecture across complex hybrid environments. This role is responsible for creating secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing network solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to develop architecture standards, modernization roadmaps, and future-ready networking solutions.
What You'll Do
- Design and govern enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and data center environments.
- Lead network transformation initiatives, technology modernization programs, site deployments, cloud connectivity projects, and migrations.
- Develop architecture frameworks, standards, governance practices, and reference designs that ensure scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
- Translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end network architectures, implementation plans, and capacity strategies.
- Embed security principles into network designs, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, access controls, and secure connectivity models.
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and application teams to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to improve network performance, automation, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Review and approve high-level and low-level network designs while maintaining alignment with enterprise standards.
- Create architecture documentation, technical standards, topology diagrams, and decision records.
- Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership on complex networking initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field.
- 12–15 years of overall IT experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or network engineering leadership roles.