Senior Network Architect

National Grid • Waltham, MA

3d • $157,000 - $184,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Senior Network Architect to join its Technical Architecture team within Infrastructure & Operations. The position can be located in Northboro, Massachusetts, or Waltham, Massachusetts. The architect will work closely with Network Engineering and other Technical Architects, with technical ownership and mentorship from experienced Principal Architects.

The role leads architecture and strategy for enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM/DDI) services and designs scalable, secure, resilient network solutions for a large global enterprise. It develops and maintains architecture standards, reference designs, design patterns, high-level designs, low-level design templates, golden configurations, and implementation guidelines. The position also supports integration of network services across the broader enterprise, contributes to technology roadmaps and lifecycle planning, reviews engineering designs for alignment with standards and best practices, and collaborates across Network Engineering, Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams.

National Grid uses a hybrid work structure in its NY and MA service territory, allowing employees to work remotely or from the office as needed. Office work is encouraged for tasks requiring substantial collaboration, and the organization works with employees to foster flexible schedules. Salary is $157,000–$184,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future; candidates must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Strong enterprise networking experience, including significant experience in Network Services and LAN/WAN environments.
• Strong practical experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM).
• Strong knowledge of 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 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 for 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.

Benefits

• The organization works with employees to foster a flexible work schedule.
• Hybrid work structure allows employees to work remotely or from the office as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed