ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Senior Network Architect Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Beyond SOF

Senior Network Architect

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Senior Network Architect will conceptualize, design, and develop total system or product solutions for enterprise-wide information technology or engineering/manufacturing processes. They will be ...

Beyond SOF

Senior Network Architect

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Senior Network Architect will conceptualize, design, and develop total system or product solutions for enterprise-wide information technology or engineering/manufacturing processes. They will be ...

Genius Road

Senior Network Architect

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Senior Network Architect Location: Fort Worth, TX Hybrid **On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week** Contract: 6 Month Contract to Hire *** Competitive pay, solid benefits, and employer-supported ...

Akamai

Senior Network Architect

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$139K - $250K/yr

As a Senior Network Architect, you will be responsible for: * Architecting, documenting, building and supporting solutions that foster efficient and streamlined processes * Working with vendors and ...

Nwis

Senior Network Architect

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

We're looking for a mission-driven Senior Network Architect who thrives in high-security environments and brings deep experience designing complex, large-scale network topologies. This role will ...

Akamai

Senior Network Architect

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$139K - $250K/yr

As a Senior Network Architect, you will be responsible for: * Architecting, documenting, building and supporting solutions that foster efficient and streamlined processes * Working with vendors and ...

Nwis

Senior Network Architect

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

We're looking for a mission-driven Senior Network Architect who thrives in high-security environments and brings deep experience designing complex, large-scale network topologies. This role will ...

Nightwing

Senior Network Architect

Sterling, VA · On-site

We're looking for a mission-driven Senior Network Architect who thrives in high-security environments and brings deep experience designing complex, large-scale network topologies. This role will ...

Ropes & Gray

Senior Network Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

In addition, the Senior Network Architect will provide technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...

Ropes & Gray

Senior Network Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

In addition, the Senior Network Architect will provide technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Oversee ...

Siri InfoSolutions Inc

Network Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$70.75 - $95/hr

Network Architect Location:- NYC,NY (Hybrid) Duration:- Full Time * We are looking for seasoned senior network architect with CCNP/CCIE certification. Candidate should be willing to work in a hybrid ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSenior Network Architect Jobs

Senior Network Architect information

See salary details

$96K

$167.5K

$216K

How much do senior network architect jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior network architect in the United States is $167,533.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $192,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Network Architects in large organizations?

Senior Network Architects in large organizations often deal with the complexity of integrating legacy systems with modern technologies, ensuring overall network security, and maintaining high availability across multiple locations. They may need to collaborate frequently with various IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to design solutions that fit business requirements while staying within budget constraints. Keeping up with rapid advancements in networking technologies and meeting compliance standards are also key challenges. The ability to navigate these obstacles is critical for implementing scalable and sustainable network architectures.

What is a Senior Network Architect job?

A Senior Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures to support an organization's IT needs. They evaluate business requirements, develop scalable network solutions, and ensure security, performance, and reliability. This role requires expertise in network protocols, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices. Senior Network Architects also collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align network strategies with business goals. Their work plays a critical role in optimizing connectivity, minimizing downtime, and enhancing overall IT efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Network Architect position, and why are they important?

A Senior Network Architect requires deep expertise in network design, protocol configuration, security principles, and typically holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Working knowledge of advanced networking hardware, virtualization platforms, and certifications like Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or similar are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and leadership abilities are essential soft skills for coordinating projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These competencies enable the architect to build secure, reliable, and scalable networks that meet organizational goals.

More about Senior Network Architect jobs
What cities are hiring for Senior Network Architect jobs? Cities with the most Senior Network Architect job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Network Architect jobs? The most popular types of Network Architect jobs are:
Who are the top companies hiring for Senior Network Architect jobs? The top employers for Senior Network Architect jobs are:
What states have the most Senior Network Architect jobs? States with the most job openings for Senior Network Architect jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Senior Network Architect jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Senior Network Architect jobs are:
What are popular job titles related to Senior Network Architect jobs? For Senior Network Architect jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Senior Network Architect jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Network Architect job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $167,533 per year, or $80.5 per hour.
Senior Network Architect

Senior Network Architect

Beyond SOF

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

All positions are fully onsite!
Clearance: TS (CI Poly Eligible to sit for a poly after being hired)
Who We Seek:
  • Passion Seekers.You genuinely care about the work that you do and its impact on the company and our customers.
  • Self-Starters.You're a go-getter who isn't afraid to step up and take on any task and see through completion.
  • Collaborators.You're a great contributor to a high performing team that accomplishes great feats for our clients.
The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency's highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.
The Senior Network Architect will conceptualize, design, and develop total system or product solutions for enterprise-wide information technology or engineering/manufacturing processes. They will be responsible to translate customer and organizational objectives and critical success factors into actionable business, organization, and technology strategies. The position will create IT plans based on an understanding of the customer's organization, strategic direction, technology context, and business needs. Lead and work in a collaborative effort to conceptualize total systems and product solutions. Architect, design, and develop integrated business or engineering systems and products to support the achievement of the customer's business goals.
They must also lead others in the definition of project scope, plans, and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates. Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues. Assist leadership in determining tactical and strategic direction of the division/organization. Work with others to develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and the customer. Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies. Experience in business and core technical service.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead recommendations that involves engineering development, integration, and interface design analysis, installation, integration, fielding and field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing of customers communication systems and networks hardware and software.
  • Supports the local, regional, and wide area networks (WANs), and customers communication systems and networks supporting voice, video, data, and imagery information.
  • Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies Recommends best practices such as Software Defined Network (SDN), Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements
  • Designing telecommunications circuit specifications.
  • Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services • Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver
  • Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts

Requirements:
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
  • 10+ years of Cisco experience
  • Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs), and Integrated Service Routers (ISRs)
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies including STP, MST, VLANS
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing and troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and implementing, integrating, and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
  • Experience with network design and traffic engineering
  • Experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise
  • Large enterprise environment experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications:
  • CCNP and/or CCIE Certification
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud solutions
  • Experience in working with Software Defined Networks
  • Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community
  • Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information
  • Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail
Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment

Apply