Network Solutions Architect

Title: Sr Network Solutions Architect

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

The architect will define future-state architecture, develop scalable and reusable network solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through implementation

Must Have Skills:

Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects

Create network topologies, site Wi-Fi/cellular heatmaps, and Statements of Work (SOWs)

Network solution design involving switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and large-scale heterogeneous environments

Proficiency in BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF

Responsibilities:

Develop enterprise network architecture and strategic technology roadmaps

Design and review network solutions, ensuring scalability, reusability, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

Present designs to Network Infrastructure Services teams to obtain feedback, guidance, and approvals

Provide design reviews at 15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion stages

Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects

Create network topologies, site Wi-Fi/cellular heatmaps, and Statements of Work (SOWs)

Drive technology modernization, challenge existing approaches, and promote best practices

Balance short-term technical solutions with long-term enterprise goals

Required:

10+ years of experience across IT disciplines, including enterprise network operations

Strong hands-on expertise in network architecture, routing, and switching

Proficiency in BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF

Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, architectural modeling, SOA, and software design

Network solution design involving switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and large-scale heterogeneous environments

Experience designing and implementing enterprise SOA solutions

Preferred:

Transportation industry experience and broad knowledge of networking technologies