Sr. Network Architect

Cinter Career•Plano, TX

3h•$80,000 - $99,998•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Network Architect will define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, configuration standards, and implementation guidance across the enterprise. This role involves evaluating current-state network technologies, identifying gaps and risks, and driving modernization and technology roadmap decisions. The architect will lead RFP development, evaluate supplier proposals, and present clear technology recommendations to senior leadership. They will partner with engineering, operations, business teams, suppliers, and vendors to develop and execute network solutions, and provide architectural-level support for complex escalated operational issues, including root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies. A key focus will be championing automation, AI-enabled tooling, and network analytics to improve operational efficiency and implementation quality, while establishing and enforcing architectural guardrails, design standards, and governance frameworks across a distributed, multi-technology environment.

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 experience across multiple networking domains, including LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services.
Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership.
Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Deep enterprise network architecture expertise across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services.
Strong architectural judgment and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable network designs.
Experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, enterprise routing and switching, and MPLS.
Experience with large-scale enterprise and manufacturing wireless deployments.
Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks and secure access technologies such as Zscaler (SASE/ZIA/ZPA).
Strong vendor management, RFP, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and technical levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with private cellular, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and two-way radio is preferred.
Experience architecting networks in large-scale, distributed enterprise manufacturing environments is preferred.
Familiarity with AI, automation frameworks, and network analytics platforms such as Ansible, Terraform, and Cisco ThousandEyes is preferred.
Experience with enterprise network transformation programs or large-scale migration initiatives is preferred.
CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent advanced certifications are preferred.

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 modernization and technology roadmap decisions.
Lead RFP development, evaluate supplier proposals, and present clear technology recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner with engineering, operations, business teams, suppliers, and vendors to develop and execute network solutions.
Provide architectural-level support for complex escalated operational issues, including root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies.
Champion 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.