Sr Network Architect

About the role

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As part of this strategy, we are accelerating technology innovation to provide a fast, easy experience for 65M+ daily customers across Drive Thru, McDelivery, dine-in, and takeaway. The Senior Network Architect will play a key role in designing and evolving next-generation network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments, integrating GCP, AWS, and Carrier Neutral Facilities (CNFs) into a unified, secure, and automated global network.

Global Technology at McDonald’s powers tomorrow’s feel-good moments by exploring innovative ways to serve millions of customers. Using AI, robotics, and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches and reshaping the business at an unparalleled global scale. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex tech challenges alongside diverse, talented teams while seeing the impact of your work in communities worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop network solutions that address enterprise business requirements across cloud (GCP, AWS) and on-premises environments.
• Develop methods to assess solutions, define selection criteria, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Coordinate with managed service providers to assemble solutions aligned with organizational needs.
• Assist collaborators and partners in understanding the current network, develop comprehensive documentation, and present networking matters to the architecture review board.
• Perform technical change scrutiny, reviews, and approvals, including change plan validation and guidance.
• Prepare or review RACIs, SOWs, service offerings, and provide technical approval for outcomes.
• Partner with GTIO towers, Global Cyber Security, and market teams to align network capabilities with business needs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the organization.
• Represent the network domain in enterprise architecture forums and organizational planning sessions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network services, architecture, design, and deployment, including hybrid cloud and datacenter environments.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in GCP and AWS networking, including VPC design, Direct Connect, Interconnect, and Transit Gateways.
• Hands-on experience with datacenters, SD-WAN, and Equinix Fabric or similar interconnect platforms.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OMP, OSPF), DNS, IPAM, and network security.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting networking issues using tools like Wireshark, monitoring solutions, firewall logs, cloud event logs, Cisco platforms, Palo Alto, and cloud-native software.
• Experience with a range of technology platforms and vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, and Equinix.
• Good communication, documentation, and collaborator management skills.

Skills

• Extensive expertise in computer networking, routing, and cloud networks (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI).
• Proficient in Microsoft and Linux/Unix operating systems, systems networking, and subsystems.
• Knowledgeable in Active Directory, DNS, or equivalent experience.
• Skilled in deploying BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP protocols.
• Experience with application hosting in on-premises datacenters and cloud environments, including network security measures (WAF, application security).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise networks and SDWAN solutions.
• Capable of independently learning, initiating solutions, and offering consulting to business collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, AWS/GCP Network Specialty, Terraform Associate.
• Familiarity with restaurant or retail network architectures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Educational assistance program.
• Flexible ways of working and time off policies (sick leave, parental leave, vacation/PTO).
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Long-term incentive eligibility, including stock or equity grants.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $152,678.00 - $190,847.00 per year. Ultimately, pay is determined based on experience and other job-related factors.