Senior Network WAN Architect

About the role

Lead the strategy, design, and evolution of the enterprise WAN and SD-WAN ecosystem, delivering resilient, scalable connectivity that supports critical business operations across geographically distributed environments.

Serve as the technical authority for WAN architecture, driving standards, governance, and modernization initiatives while shaping the future direction of the network platform.

Partner across infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to deliver transformative network solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and optimize performance, resiliency, and scalability at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and evolution of the enterprise WAN and SD-WAN ecosystem, delivering resilient, scalable connectivity that supports critical business operations across geographically distributed environments.
• Serve as the technical authority for WAN architecture, driving standards, governance, and modernization initiatives while shaping the future direction of the network platform.
• Partner across infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to deliver transformative network solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and optimize performance, resiliency, and scalability at enterprise scale.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Preferences

• 10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in an architect-level WAN role
• Expert-level experience with:
• Cisco Meraki SD-WAN
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)
• Deep expertise in:
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, policy control)
• WAN design, segmentation, and traffic engineering
• SD-WAN architecture and deployment at scale
• Proven experience designing and supporting large, geographically distributed networks
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Advanced or specialist certifications strongly preferred, such as:
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent legacy certifications)
• Cisco SD-WAN Specialist / Concentration exams
• Cisco CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or equivalent) – highly preferred

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Skills

• Expert-level experience with:
• Cisco Meraki SD-WAN
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)
• Deep expertise in:
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, policy control)
• WAN design, segmentation, and traffic engineering
• SD-WAN architecture and deployment at scale
• Proven experience designing and supporting large, geographically distributed networks
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Advanced or specialist certifications strongly preferred, such as:
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent legacy certifications)
• Cisco SD-WAN Specialist / Concentration exams
• Cisco CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or equivalent) – highly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Pay

$154,946 - $215,985 per year

Schedule

8 hour shift, Monday-Friday