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iFlow Inc. lists this Sr Network Architect opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: ENGINEERING DIVISION Plano, Texas, United States
Duration: Long term
Experience: 10-15 Years
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Architect with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team to provide strategic architectural leadership across a large, complex enterprise network environment. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy and engineering execution driving assessments, defining standards, shaping modernization roadmaps, and guiding critical network decisions across a broad and diverse technology landscape.
Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership: Define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, configuration standards, and implementation guidance across the enterprise
Technology Assessment & Roadmap: Evaluate current-state network technologies, identify gaps and risks, and drive forward-looking modernization and technology roadmap decisions
RFP & Vendor Engagement: Lead RFP development, critically evaluate supplier proposals, and deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal engineering, operations, and business teams as well as external suppliers and vendors to develop and execute network solutions
Complex Problem Resolution: Provide architectural-level support for escalated operational issues, driving structured root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies
Innovation & Automation: Champion the adoption of automation, AI-enabled tooling, and network analytics to improve operational efficiency and implementation quality
Standards & Governance: Establish and enforce architectural guardrails, design standards, and governance frameworks across a distributed, multi-technology environment
Minimum Qualification
10+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience
Demonstrated breadth across multiple networking domains LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services
Strong architectural judgment with the ability to translate business requirements into sound, scalable network designs
Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership
Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers
Technology Scope
Experience with the following technologies is preferred; equivalent expertise with comparable enterprise platforms is acceptable:
Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, traditional enterprise routing & switching
MPLS with redundancy, diversity, and resiliency design
Large-scale enterprise & manufacturing wireless deployments
Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Zscaler (SASE/ZIA/ZPA)
Private Cellular
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Two-Way Radio
Preferred Qualifications
Experience architecting networks in large-scale, distributed enterprise manufacturing environments
Familiarity with AI, automation frameworks, and network analytics platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Cisco ThousandEyes)
Hands-on involvement in enterprise network transformation programs or large-scale migration initiatives
Active industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent advanced credentials
Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work
Hybrid contract: Standard business hours with flexibility required to support maintenance windows and critical production issues. (2 days a week, but subject to more time in office based on business needs)
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.
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Worksite address
plano, TX, 75086, US
Who can apply
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