Sr Network Architect

Location

Remote - United States

Job Type

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Senior Network Architect will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for designing, architecting, and leading complex enterprise network and security initiatives across on-premises, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments. The role will define network standards, drive modernization, and provide technical leadership aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid network solutions.
• Define network architecture standards, best practices, technology roadmaps, and reference architectures.
• Lead network transformation, modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Provide expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, QoS, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Design and support Azure/cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Lead complex network troubleshooting and provide senior-level technical guidance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions based on security, scalability, performance, and cost.
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and business teams.
• Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and technology partners.
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical standards, design documents, and implementation guidelines.
• Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security.
• Strong experience in LAN/WAN, cloud networking, data center, SD-WAN, and hybrid environments.
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and enterprise network architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Azure or other major cloud platforms.
• Experience leading large-scale network projects and strategic technology initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCIE / CCNP or equivalent Microsoft Azure networking certifications
• AWS or Google Cloud networking certifications
• Other relevant networking or security certifications

Salary

Salary range: $110,000-$143,000.

Company Culture

At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award-winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and - most importantly - a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status.

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Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.