Senior Network Architect

TL;DR

Senior Network Architect: Designing and overseeing the strategic vision for highly reliable, secure, and scalable multi-cloud and enterprise network infrastructure with an accent on zero-trust security, hybrid cloud ecosystems, and software-defined networking. Focus on authoring long-term technology roadmaps, driving automation frameworks, and serving as the ultimate technical authority for complex infrastructure performance.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Stamford, CT (Hybrid role)

Salary: $120,000–$167,000

Company

hirify.global is a global research and advisory firm providing actionable business and technology insights to enterprise leaders.

What you will do

• Architect global enterprise network blueprints spanning LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and multi-cloud environments.
• Design enterprise-wide security frameworks including SASE, zero-trust models, and micro-segmentation.
• Establish long-term technology roadmaps and standard reference designs for campus and data center connectivity.
• Lead proof-of-concepts for SDN, intent-based networking, and AI-driven infrastructure frameworks.
• Partner with Infosec, DevOps, and Cloud teams to align infrastructure capabilities with business goals.
• Serve as the highest technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and application performance anomalies.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in large-scale enterprise routing, switching, and network design.
• Master-level understanding of BGP, OSPF, spine-leaf fabrics, and enterprise wireless LAN architecture.
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of F5 BIG-IP systems and Palo Alto Networks NGFW infrastructure.
• Deep expertise in multi-cloud networking (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN).
• Proven track record in designing SASE and SD-WAN frameworks for remote and branch connectivity.
• Ability to author high-level and low-level designs and maintain infrastructure-as-code libraries.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus or incentive plans.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility between home and office.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401k with corporate match and immediate vesting.
• 20+ days of PTO plus holidays and floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan.