Network Architect, Chesapeake

"Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship."
The Network
Architect
serves as the technical authority for enterprise network strategy and design across a large-scale retail enterprise and hybrid multi-cloud environment (Azure, Google Cloud (GCP) Oracle Cloud (OCI) ).
This role is responsible for defining and governing a
scalable, secure, and resilient network architecture
, aligned with business priorities such as store operations, distribution centers, and digital platforms.
The architect partners closely with Engineering, Security, and Cloud teams to establish standards, guide complex designs, and lead critical infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
Define and maintain the
enterprise network architecture roadmap
Develop reference architectures across:
LAN / WAN / SD-WAN
Data center (leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN)
Cloud networking (Azure, GCP, OCI, hybrid)
Align network architecture with
enterprise, security, and cloud strategies
Support business-critical environments including
retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate networks
Design Authority
Act as the
final design authority
for complex network solutions
Review and approve designs from engineering teams and vendors
Lead architecture decisions for:
Data center builds, migrations, and modernization
Hybrid and multi-cloud network integration
Network segmentation and
zero-trust architecture
Technology Leadership
Evaluate, select, and standardize networking technologies and vendors
Drive adoption of:
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
and automation
Observability, telemetry, and SRE-aligned monitoring
Modern network security frameworks (Zero Trust, micro-segmentation)
Define standards for tools, platforms, and configurations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with:
Security teams
on segmentation, compliance, and risk management
Cloud teams
on hybrid and multi-cloud networking
Application teams
to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Governance & Standards
Define and enforce
network design standards and best practices
Maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
Participate in governance forums (CAB, architecture review boards)
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve:
Network resiliency and performance
Cost efficiency (
vendor strategy / FinOps awareness
)
Operational simplicity and automation
Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilot programs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
*****+ years of experience in network engineering, including architecture roles
Deep expertise in:
Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
Data center networking (leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN)
WAN / SD-WAN architectures
Network security, segmentation, and firewalls
Hands-on experience with:
Cisco (ACI), Aruba
Fortinet / Palo Alto
F5 (load balancing)
Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
Experience designing
large-scale, multi-site or global networks
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications:
CCIE, JNCIE (or equivalent)
Experience with:
Multi-cloud networking (Azure, GCP, OCI)
Hybrid cloud architecture
Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
Zero Trust and modern security frameworks
Key Competencies
Strong architectural and systems thinking
Executive-level communication and stakeholder alignment
Technical leadership without direct authority
Strategic mindset with ability to influence long-term direction
Success Metrics
Publish enterprise network architecture standards within
90 days
Lead delivery of key transformation initiatives:
Retail store network modernization
Data center transformation
Reduce network-related incidents through improved design
Improve cost efficiency via standardization and vendor optimization
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We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full time
510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia *****
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