Network Architect

Aeris•Chicago, IL

36d•$190,000 - $209,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aeris is seeking a Network Architect to lead the evolution of our 5G Standalone (5G SA) network architecture strategy and deployment efforts across global markets. This role sits at the center of some of the company’s most critical network initiatives and will serve as a key technical leader guiding architecture decisions that directly support Aeris’ global IoT expansion. This is a highly technical and highly visible role requiring deep end-to-end understanding of cellular network technologies across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G environments. The successful candidate will act as the technical face of network engineering both internally and externally, partnering across networking, product management, sales, marketing, and operations teams while communicating with stakeholders ranging from engineers to CTO-level customer leaders.

Requirements

Experience designing end-to-end architectures across RAN, transport, and core environments
Ability to design secure telecom architectures using encryption, segmentation, IDS/firewalls, and policy controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong communication skills across technical, business, and executive audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical deployment initiatives from architecture through execution
Prior experience working within a telecom vendor or similar telecommunications environment
Experience supporting large-scale network initiatives such as 5G SA or next-generation IP network deployments
Collaborative working style within cross-functional and globally distributed teams
Demonstrated curiosity, self-direction, and continuous learning mindset
Familiarity with the use of AI for engineering workflows, brainstorming, idea validation, and technical problem-solving

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical support activities for 5G SA deployments across Australia, Central Europe, and Singapore
Drive architecture ownership and technical decision-making for strategic 5G SA initiatives
Support successful deployment execution and long-term operational alignment
Guide Aeris network evolution strategies in support of global IoT device expansion
Support technical architectures for strategic projects and new service initiatives
Help network engineering and operations teams create technical strategies aligned with business goals
Design secure telecom architectures including encryption, segmentation, IDS/firewall integration, and policy controls
Create technical alignment across networking, product management, sales, marketing, and operations organizations
Collaborate closely with global engineering teams, including the networking team in Romania
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical, non-technical, and executive audience
Serve as the technical representative for the Networking organization internally and externally
Simplify and lead complex end-to-end technical programs
Support innovation and engineering problem-solving through modern AI-enabled workflows and idea validation approaches