Senior Network Architect
About The Position
National Grid is seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Senior Network Architect for its Technical Architecture team. The position may be based in Northboro, MA, or Waltham, MA, and is part of the Infrastructure & Operations organization. The role works closely with Network Engineering and other Technical Architects to develop architectures, high-level designs, standards, low-level design templates, golden configurations, and implementation guidelines. The architect has technical ownership and works alongside Principal Architects who provide mentorship and guidance. The role leads architecture and strategy for enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM/DDI) services; designs scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions for a large global enterprise; and develops standards, reference designs, patterns, and implementation guidance. It also supports integration of network services across the enterprise, contributes to technology roadmaps and lifecycle planning, reviews engineering designs for compliance, and collaborates with Network Engineering, Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams. The position provides technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance across networking initiatives. The organization follows a hybrid work structure across its NY and MA service territory. Employees may work remotely or from the office as needed; office work is encouraged for tasks requiring substantial collaboration. National Grid works with employees to foster a flexible work schedule. The advertised salary range is $157,000–$184,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Requirements
- Strong enterprise networking experience, with significant experience in Network Services and LAN/WAN environments.
- Strong practical experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM), enterprise LAN/WAN/SDWAN architecture, routing and switching, BGP and OSPF, IPv4/IPv6, network resiliency and high availability, and network security principles.
- Experience developing or working with network standards and design documentation.
- Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and observability.
- Experience with cloud and hybrid network architectures.
- Ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Infoblox DDI Professional (DDIP) certification preferred.
- CCIE certification strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and strategy for enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM/DDI) services.
- Design scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support a large global enterprise.
- Develop architecture standards, reference designs, design patterns, and implementation guidelines.
- Create and maintain high-level designs (HLDs), low-level design templates (LLDs), and golden configurations.
- Apply LAN/WAN expertise to support integration of network services across the broader enterprise network.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to network architecture roadmaps and lifecycle planning.
- Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with architecture standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with Network Engineering, Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to deliver practical, supportable solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance across networking initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
