Senior Network Architect

Gartner

Senior Network Architect at Gartner overseeing the strategic design of global network infrastructure. Driving innovation and ensuring secure connectivity for enterprise operations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $167,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting enterprise network strategies and security frameworks, with a strong focus on advanced routing protocols, network modernization, and cloud-native networking. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration while maintaining architectural standards.

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Enterprise Network ArchitectureAdvanced Routing ProtocolsNetwork Security FrameworksCloud-Native NetworkingPalo Alto Networks Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

RoutingSwitchingNetwork Infrastructure DesignNetwork SegmentationSecure Access Service Edge (SASE)SD-WANWireless LAN (WLAN) ControllersF5 BIG-IP SystemsBGPOSPF

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationMentorshipTechnical Governance

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Network ModernizationTechnical AuthorityReference ArchitecturesEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Strategy: Architect the global enterprise network blueprint.
Lead Security Architecture: Design enterprise-wide network security frameworks.
Author Roadmaps: Establish long-term technology roadmaps.
Drive Innovation: Evaluate and select emerging technologies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple teams.
Govern Documentation: Own the lifecycle of core reference architectures.
Act as Highest Escalation: Serve as the ultimate technical authority.
Mentor Teams: Provide technical governance and mentorship.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of deep technical experience in large-scale enterprise routing, switching, and complex network infrastructure design.
Proven success in designing enterprise network modernization strategies.
Ability to author and maintain global network architectural standards.
Master-level understanding of advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
Deep technical knowledge of enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers.
Advanced, hands-on knowledge of F5 BIG-IP systems.
Extensive track record of designing complex network segmentation frameworks.
Strong experience in Palo Alto Networks infrastructure.
Expertise to architect and scale Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and SD-WAN frameworks.
Deep knowledge of cloud-native networking constructs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation.
Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
A collaborative and positive culture.
20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Gartner Gives Charity Match.