Senior Network Architect

Faegre Drinker

Senior Network Architect designing and modernizing multi-site enterprise networks for national law firm Faegre Drinker. Leading Cisco infrastructure, security, connectivity, troubleshooting, and network transformation initiatives.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $183,067 - $211,433 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-class Cisco network infrastructure, with a strong focus on advanced troubleshooting, network security principles, and vendor coordination. Proven ability to lead complex network initiatives and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Cisco Network InfrastructureAdvanced TroubleshootingNetwork Security PrinciplesVendor CoordinationNetwork Design Documentation

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Hard Skills

Routing and SwitchingBGPOSPFVLANsSTP/RSTP/MSTEtherChannelHSRP/VRRPACLsQoSPacket Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Cisco NexusCisco ACICisco ASA/FirepowerCisco ISERADIUSMeraki Wireless NetworkingSD-WANMPLSAzure ExpressRouteF5 Application Delivery

Industry Keywords

Network EngineeringData CenterNetwork SegmentationFirewall PoliciesVPN ConnectivityIncident ResponseNetwork MonitoringOperational RunbooksManaged Service ProvidersComplex Enterprise Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead network-related infrastructure initiatives, including office buildouts, relocations, network refreshes, data center moves, mergers/integrations, and technology modernization efforts
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-class Cisco network infrastructure across headquarters, branch offices, and remote locations
Lead network engineering efforts for LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, Internet edge, VPN, and data center connectivity
Support network segmentation, firewall policies, NAC/access control, IDS/IPS integrations, secure VPN connectivity, logging, monitoring, and alerting
Act as the senior escalation point for complex network incidents and chronic performance issues
Coordinate with vendors, carriers, managed service providers, and internal teams to deliver network infrastructure projects
Perform advanced troubleshooting, packet analysis, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex connectivity issues
Create and maintain network standards, design documentation, diagrams, configuration templates, and operational runbooks
Use network monitoring and management platforms to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance or availability issues
Communicate network designs, operational issues, and information security risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support after-hours maintenance windows and participate in incident response and on-call rotations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of progressively responsible, hands-on network engineering and architecture experience in complex enterprise environments
5+ years of advanced Cisco networking experience supporting complex, multi-site enterprise environments
Expert-level hands-on experience in routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP/RSTP/MST, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, ACLs, and QoS
Data center experience with Cisco Nexus, Cisco ACI, and internal firewall design
Experience with Cisco ASA/Firepower, Cisco ISE, and RADIUS
Meraki wireless networking experience
Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, DIA, SIP, Azure ExpressRoute, and remote access
F5 application delivery and security experience
Demonstrated experience leading network infrastructure initiatives
Experience coordinating with vendors, carriers, managed service providers, and internal teams
Advanced troubleshooting experience, including packet analysis and root cause analysis
Experience creating network standards, design documentation, diagrams, configuration templates, and operational runbooks
Experience using network monitoring and management platforms
Working knowledge of network security principles, segmentation, firewall policy management, secure VPN connectivity, logging, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and incident response support
Strong analytical, problem-solving, diplomacy, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize accurately, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information
Ability to support after-hours maintenance windows and participate in incident response and on-call rotations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan
Generous paid time off
Discretionary bonus
Life insurance
Health insurance
Accident insurance
Disability insurance