Principle Network Architect
Posted Today by JBS Technologies
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Principal Network Architect role focuses on high-level enterprise networking, emphasizing architecture, design strategy, and modernization initiatives. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to present technical solutions to executives and clients while guiding security architecture and enterprise connectivity solutions. This position requires a blend of technical and client-facing expertise, acting as a strategic advisor rather than a hands-on engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deep knowledge of large-scale enterprise networking, including architecture, design strategy, and modernization initiatives rather than day-to-day engineering work
- Strong understanding of Cisco SD-WAN, Software Defined Access (SDA), network segmentation, automation, and enterprise connectivity solutions
- Experience discussing and guiding security architecture, firewalls, segmentation, access controls, and overall enterprise security strategy
- Executive & Client-Facing Communication Skills – Ability to confidently present technical solutions to executives, customers, and partners, translate business needs into technical strategy, and lead difficult stakeholder conversations
- Background operating between a technical architect and client executive role, influencing decisions, managing partner relationships, and serving as a strategic advisor rather than a hands-on engineer
Key Skills:
- Deep knowledge of large-scale enterprise networking
- Strong understanding of Cisco SD-WAN and Software Defined Access (SDA)
- Experience with network segmentation and automation
- Guidance on security architecture and enterprise security strategy
- Executive and client-facing communication skills
- Ability to influence decisions and manage partner relationships
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
W2 Role.. NO C2C
- Deep knowledge of large-scale enterprise networking, including architecture, design strategy, and modernization initiatives rather than day-to-day engineering work
- Strong understanding of Cisco SD-WAN, Software Defined Access (SDA), network segmentation, automation, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
- Experience discussing and guiding security architecture, firewalls, segmentation, access controls, and overall enterprise security strategy.
- Executive & Client-Facing Communication Skills – Ability to confidently present technical solutions to executives, customers, and partners, translate business needs into technical strategy, and lead difficult stakeholder conversations.
- Background operating between a technical architect and client executive role, influencing decisions, managing partner relationships, and serving as a strategic advisor rather than a hands-on engineer.