Senior Network Architect

Overview Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMu2019s benefits, visit: Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt (Flyer - Staff & Mgmt.pdf) Job Purpose The Senior Network Architect is responsible for the end-to-end architecture, design, governance, and lifecycle management of the enterprise network, including SD-WAN, Cloud OnRamp, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust, Zscaler platforms, and Unified Communications technologies such as Microsoft Teams. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud, wireless, and collaboration environments. The Senior Network Architect serves as a strategic technical leader, partnering with IT leadership, Enterprise/Solutions Architects, Infrastructure Project Managers, Security, and Collaboration teams to align network, cloud connectivity, security, and real-time communications architectures with enterprise business objectives. This position operates primarily in a Plan/Build/Operate model (80% Planning, 20% Build/Operate) and provides technical leadership and mentorship to the Network Services team. Key Responsibilities Architecture, Strategy & Governance + Provide enterprise-wide oversight and governance across all network domains, including WAN, SD-WAN, Cloud OnRamp, Zscaler, Zero Trust, and Unified Communications, ensuring architectural integrity, performance, and compliance. + Define and maintain network architecture principles, standards, and reference designs aligned with the enterprise future-state vision, including SD-WAN, SASE, and collaboration-ready network architectures. + Develop network and connectivity roadmaps supporting cloud adoption, SaaS delivery, branch transformation, and enterprise collaboration initiatives. + Evaluate the current-state network, security, and collaboration portfolio, identify technical debt, and define lifecycle and modernization strategies. SD-WAN, Network, Cloud & Collaboration Design + Architect and design secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Cloud OnRamp, cloud-native networking, and collaboration platforms. + Lead the design and implementation of SD-WAN architectures, including applicationaware routing, resiliency, segmentation, centralized policy enforcement, and direct-tocloud access. + Design and implement Cloud OnRamp solutions to optimize connectivity between branch locations, data centers, and cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP). + Architect network designs optimized for Microsoft Teams, UCaaS, and real-time collaboration workloads, including QoS, latency, jitter, packet loss mitigation, and traffic prioritization. + Integrate SD-WAN with Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Cloud Firewall to enable secure, performant access to SaaS, private applications, and collaboration services. Security, Zscaler & Zero Trust + Design and enforce Zero Trust network architectures leveraging Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Cloud Firewall, integrated with SDWAN and cloud connectivity. + Ensure secure access patterns for SaaS, IaaS, private applications, and Microsoft Teams using identity-aware, policy-driven controls. + Perform network, SD-WAN, cloud, and collaboration-related security assessments and risk analyses. Automation, Operations & Support + Drive automation for SD-WAN provisioning, Cloud OnRamp deployments, Zscaler policy management, and network lifecycle operations. + Act as the escalation point for complex SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Zscaler, and Microsoft Teams network performance issues. + Provide guidance on advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis across hybrid, cloud, and collaboration environments. Leadership, Collaboration & Communication + Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and architects, with a strong focus on SD-WAN, cloud networking, Zero Trust, and collaboration-aware network design. + Collaborate with Cloud, Security, DevOps, and Collaboration / UC teams to ensure seamless, high-quality user experiences. + Communicate complex networking, cloud, security, and collaboration concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Documentation & Reporting + Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including SD-WAN, Cloud OnRamp, Zscaler, and Microsoft Teams network architecture diagrams, standards, and SOPs. + Provide regular reporting on network, SD-WAN, and collaboration performance, incidents, risks, and strategic initiatives. Required Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree in computer science, Systems Analysis, or related field, or equivalent experience. + 10+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise network and infrastructure solutions. + 10+ years of experience with data center networking (Cisco Nexus, VXLAN, ASR/ISR). + Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing SD-WAN architectures in large enterprise environments. + Experience designing hybrid and cloud connectivity solutions, including Cloud OnRamp technologies. + Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Cloud Firewall. + Experience designing networks to support Microsoft Teams and real-time collaboration platforms, including QoS and traffic optimization. + Proven ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable network and cloud architecture. + Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Qualifications + CCIE (Routing & Switching or Data Center), CISSP, or equivalent experience. + 5+ years of cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP). + 5+ years of experience with SD-WAN, Cloud OnRamp, WAN optimization, load balancers, wireless LAN, NAC, and Zero Trust architectures. + Experience integrating SD-WAN with SASE and Zscaler-based security models. + Experience supporting Microsoft Teams, UCaaS, CCaaS, or Cisco Unified Communications environments. + 3+ years of experience with Cisco ACI or other SDN platforms. + Experience with enterprise firewalls and security platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler). + Experience with network monitoring, observability, and SIEM tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, Sentinel). Additional Requirements + Authorization to work legally. + Proficient in English (written and verbal). + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. + Ability to comply with ABM policies, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest guidelines. REQNUMBER: 131908ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Created: 2026-01-15