Senior Network Architect

Faegre Drinker • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $183,067 - $211,433 • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Senior Network Architect to work within our Technology & Innovation department in our Minneapolis or Philadelphia office. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the strategic design, architecture, implementation, and evolution of the firm’s multi-site enterprise network. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and diplomacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of progressively responsible, hands-on network engineering and architecture experience in complex enterprise environments
• 5+ years of advanced Cisco networking experience supporting complex, multi-site enterprise environments
• Expert-level, hands-on experience in architectural design and implementation across the following core technology areas: Routing and Switching: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP/RSTP/MST, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, ACLs, and QoS. Data Center: Cisco Nexus, Cisco ACI, and internal firewall design. Firewalls and Identity: Cisco firewall technologies, including ASA/Firepower, Cisco ISE, and RADIUS. Wireless: Meraki wireless networking. WAN and Edge: SD-WAN, MPLS, DIA, SIP, Azure ExpressRoute, and remote access. Application Delivery and Security: F5
• Demonstrated experience leading network infrastructure initiatives, including office buildouts, relocations, network refreshes, data center moves, integrations, or technology modernization efforts
• Experience coordinating with vendors, carriers, managed service providers, and internal teams to deliver network infrastructure projects
• Advanced troubleshooting experience, including packet analysis, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex routing, switching, wireless, Internet, VPN, and cloud connectivity issues
• Experience creating and maintaining network standards, design documentation, diagrams, configuration templates, and operational runbooks
• Experience using network monitoring and management platforms to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance or availability issues
• Working knowledge of network security principles, including segmentation, firewall policy management, secure VPN connectivity, logging, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and incident response support
• Ability to clearly communicate complex network designs, operational issues, and information security risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management
• Ability to support after-hours maintenance windows and participate in incident response and on-call rotations as required

Responsibilities

• Leads network-related infrastructure initiatives, including office buildouts, relocations, network refreshes, data center moves, mergers/integrations, and technology modernization efforts
• Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise-class Cisco network infrastructure across headquarters, branch offices, and remote locations
• Leads network engineering efforts for LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, Internet edge, VPN, and data center connectivity
• Supports the implementation and management of: Network segmentation, Firewall policies, NAC / access control (if applicable), IDS/IPS integrations, Secure VPN connectivity, Logging, monitoring, and alerting
• Acts as the senior escalation point for complex network incidents and chronic performance issues
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior