Networking Architect

American IT Systems•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Networking Architect will lead the design and development of next-generation networking subsystems for Panasonic's In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE/IFC) platforms. This role focuses on defining architecture for Layer 2/3 networking, security, virtualization, and containerized environments to support embedded systems and cloud integration.

Requirements

Networking Architecture: Expert-level experience with Layer 2/3 networking design, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Linux Networking: Extensive experience with LAN/WAN, VLAN, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, routing/firewalls, NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, AVB, TLS, multicast, QoS.
Networking Tools: iptables, routing utilities, and Linux-based networking stacks.
Protocols & Technologies: OSPF, BGP, VPN, SDN, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls.
Virtualization & Containers: Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, container-based networking solutions.
Security: Networking security and cryptography, secure communication protocols.
Commercial Networking Equipment: Cisco, Juniper routers; Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco firewalls; F5 load balancers.
Cloud Networking: AWS networking services (VPC, VPN, SDN).
Documentation: Familiarity with architecture diagramming tools and models.
Agile Practices: Experience in SAFe Agile development processes.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in networking architecture and design for complex systems.
Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols, and security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical discussions.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaboration in global teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS Cloud Computing and cloud-native networking solutions.
Exposure to container orchestration and web-scale networking designs.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

Define architecture and design for networking subsystems supporting embedded IFE/IFC systems.
Specify and design solutions for network elements of platform infrastructure, including Layer 2/3 networks, WAN, LAN, WLAN, and security.
Develop networking design patterns and frameworks for virtualization/containerization (hosting, networks, storage).
Enable self-service tooling for managing airside network deployments and operational concerns.
Document architecture goals, risks, and design decisions, including non-functional requirements (NFRs).
Review existing networking designs and implement improvements.
Provide end-to-end engineering, implementation, and support for network solutions involving WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, and Virtual technologies.
Collaborate with platform architects and engineering teams to meet networking requirements.
Participate in SAFe Agile ART teams, PI planning, and architecture reviews.
Prepare architecture diagrams, design documents, and test reports for networking solutions.