Sr. Network Architect

Toyota Tsusho Systems • Plano, TX

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Architect Architect with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team to provide strategic architectural leadership across a large, complex enterprise network environment. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy and engineering execution — driving assessments, defining standards, shaping modernization roadmaps, and guiding critical network decisions across a broad and diverse technology landscape. The ideal candidate brings deep architectural judgment, cross-domain networking expertise, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and technical levels — engaging executive stakeholders, leading vendor evaluations, and guiding engineering teams through transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience
• Demonstrated breadth across multiple networking domains — LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services
• Strong architectural judgment with the ability to translate business requirements into sound, scalable network designs
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
• Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers

Nice To Haves

• Experience architecting networks in large-scale, distributed enterprise manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AI, automation frameworks, and network analytics platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Cisco ThousandEyes, or equivalent)
• Hands-on involvement in enterprise network transformation programs or large-scale migration initiatives
• Active industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent advanced credentials
• Experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, traditional enterprise routing & switching
• Experience with MPLS with redundancy, diversity, and resiliency design
• Experience with large-scale enterprise & manufacturing wireless deployments
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Experience with Zscaler (SASE/ZIA/ZPA)
• Experience with Private Cellular, Distributed Antenna System (DAS), and Two-Way Radio

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, configuration standards, and implementation guidance across the enterprise
• Evaluate current-state network technologies, identify gaps and risks, and drive forward-looking modernization and technology roadmap decisions
• Lead RFP development, critically evaluate supplier proposals, and deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership
• Partner with internal engineering, operations, and business teams as well as external suppliers and vendors to develop and execute network solutions
• Provide architectural-level support for escalated operational issues, driving structured root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies
• Champion the adoption of automation, AI-enabled tooling, and network analytics to improve operational efficiency and implementation quality
• Establish and enforce architectural guardrails, design standards, and governance frameworks across a distributed, multi-technology environment

What This Job Offers

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