Sr. Network Architect
About the role
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.
Responsibilities
Design and govern enterprise network architectures across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud, and data center environments.
Create and maintain reference architectures, engineering standards, design principles, and technical roadmaps.
Lead architecture reviews and provide oversight for all major network-related initiatives.
Serve as the primary technical authority and escalation point for complex network design decisions.
Lead the strategy, High-Level Design (HLD), and Low-Level Design (LLD) of next-generation data center networks.
Architect and optimize Spine-Leaf data center fabrics using EVPN/VXLAN technologies.
Design and maintain multi-site data center environments incorporating MP-BGP, MC-LAG, VRFs, and advanced traffic engineering.
Define highly available architectures supporting disaster recovery, business continuity, and workload mobility.
Establish standards for data center interconnectivity and hybrid cloud integration.
Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and network automation practices.
Develop reusable automation frameworks utilizing Ansible, Python, Terraform, and related technologies.
Establish enterprise standards for network telemetry, observability, and performance monitoring.
Define monitoring strategies leveraging NetFlow, streaming telemetry, and advanced analytics platforms.
Lead continuous service improvement initiatives focused on availability, operational efficiency, and reduced MTTR.
Develop and maintain a multi-year network modernization strategy and technology roadmap.
Lead initiatives involving SD-WAN, cloud networking, SASE/SSE, automation, and next-generation data center technologies.
Define and enforce enterprise network standards, policies, and architectural principles.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations aligned with business and security objectives.
Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical guidance during implementation and operational support activities.
Collaborate effectively across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud Engineering, and Application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Requirements
10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure in large-scale production environments.
5+ years in a network architecture or senior technical leadership role.
Proven experience designing and governing global, multi-site network environments.
Expert knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies, including: BGPOSPFMPLSEVPNMP-BGTPTCP/IPVLANs and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
Deep experience with modern data center networking architectures including: Spine-Leaf topologies VXLANEVPNVRFsMC-LAG.
Strong experience with: SD-WAN technologies Enterprise WAN architectures Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Advanced understanding of network security principles including segmentation, Zero Trust, encryption, and firewall design.
Experience designing highly available and resilient enterprise network infrastructures.
Experience implementing and operating SSE/SASE platforms such as Netskope, Zscaler, or Prisma Access.
Hands-on experience with: TerraformAnsiblePythonInfrastructure as Code methodologies.
Familiarity with regulatory and security compliance requirements.