About this opportunity
Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. lists this Principal Network Architect opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About TTS-US:
Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US with it's 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Principal Network Architect for our Plano, TX & Guanajuato, MX locations to serve as a senior technical authority responsible for shaping enterprise network architecture, technology strategy, and major transformation initiatives across a large and complex environment.
This role operates at the intersection of enterprise architecture, advanced engineering, and technology strategy. The Principal Network Architect will define architectural direction, establish technical standards and guardrails, evaluate emerging technologies, lead complex technology decisions, and provide technical leadership across critical network initiatives.
The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise, exceptional architectural judgment, and the credibility to engage at an expert level with senior engineers, architects, technology vendors, and executive stakeholders. This individual must be equally comfortable defining long-term architecture strategy and engaging deeply in complex technical and implementation decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Technology Strategy
Define and evolve enterprise network architecture principles, reference architectures, design patterns, technical standards, and implementation guidelines
Assess current-state architectures, identify technical debt, risks, and opportunities, and establish pragmatic modernization roadmaps aligned with business and technology strategy
Provide architectural direction for complex, multi-domain network initiatives and ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and operationally sustainable
Evaluate emerging networking technologies and determine their applicability to the enterprise environment
Technical Leadership & Decision Making
Serve as a senior technical authority for complex architecture and engineering decisions
Lead architecture reviews and technical design discussions, challenging assumptions and driving decisions based on sound engineering principles and business objectives
Provide architectural leadership for major implementations, migrations, and transformation initiatives
Provide architecture-level guidance on highly complex or escalated network issues, ensuring root causes are understood and durable remediation strategies are implemented
RFP, Vendor & Partner Leadership
Lead or significantly influence complex RFPs, technology evaluations, and supplier selections
Define technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and architectural principles used to assess proposed solutions
Critically evaluate vendor architectures and recommendations, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and ensure proposed solutions align with enterprise requirements
Establish and maintain strong technical relationships with strategic technology vendors and service providers
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and business teams to develop and execute enterprise network solutions
Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural trade-offs with clarity and credibility to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Build consensus across diverse stakeholders while maintaining architectural integrity and technical standards
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and other architects
Requirements
8+ years of network architecture and design experience and 15+ years of overall enterprise networking experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Hands-on architecture and implementation experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco ACI, enterprise wireless, Cisco Catalyst Center/DNAC, and Cisco SDA
Deep and broad expertise across enterprise networking domains, including LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, network security, and cloud connectivity, with the ability to architect integrated end-to-end solutions
Exceptional architectural judgment and the ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, resilient, secure, and operationally sustainable architectures
Proven ability to lead complex RFPs and technology evaluations, establish technical requirements and evaluation criteria, and present well-founded recommendations to senior and executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead high-level technical discussions, challenge established approaches, and influence architecture decisions through strong technical reasoning and credibility
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across senior engineers, architects, business leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders
Proven ability to establish and manage strategic technical relationships with major technology vendors and service providers, including the ability to independently assess and challenge vendor recommendations
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both the strategic architecture level and the hands‑on technical level
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience architecting and evolving highly complex, large‑scale, distributed enterprise networks within manufacturing or other mission‑critical environments where availability, security, and operational continuity are critical
Track record of architecting and leading large‑scale network transformation and modernization programs, including enterprise‑wide migrations, segmentation, and adoption of software‑defined networking architectures
Demonstrated ability to leverage network automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, AI‑enabled operations, and advanced network analytics to improve network scalability, consistency, observability, and operational efficiency.
Recognized industry credentials demonstrating advanced technical expertise, such as CCIE or equivalent. Equivalent depth of hands‑on expertise and industry recognition may be considered in lieu of formal certification
Experience with manufacturing/OT networking, network security and firewalls, Cisco ISE, enterprise WAN, IPAM/DNS/DHCP platforms, private 5G, ServiceNow, and network monitoring/observability
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Worksite address
plano, TX, 75086, US
Who can apply
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