Perrigo Company plc

Sr. Technical Architect

Perrigo Company plc

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraformVMware

About the role

  • Description Overview: We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team, with a specialized focus on SD-WAN, next-generation networking, and cloud networking (especially Azure).
  • This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our enterprise network, ensuring alignment with business strategy, security, and digital transformation goals.
  • The ideal candidate will bridge business objectives and technology, architecting solutions that are scalable, secure, and future-ready.
  • Scope of the Role: Enterprise Architecture Leadership
  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define and evolve the enterprise network architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business and digital transformation objectives.
  • Develop and maintain current and target state network architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and reference models.
  • Ensure all networking solutions (SD-WAN, cloud, on-premises) adhere to enterprise architecture principles, standards, and governance processes.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies (e.g., SASE, Zero Trust, Network-as-a-Service, cloud-native networking) for enterprise adoption.
  • SD-WAN & Networking: Lead the design and implementation of SD-WAN solutions, integrating with existing WAN/LAN, data center, and cloud environments.
  • Architect secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions leveraging Azure and other cloud platforms.
  • Develop migration strategies from legacy networks to software-defined and cloud-based architectures.
  • Cloud Networking (Azure & Multi-Cloud) Design and implement cloud networking architectures (Azure VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, NSGs, Azure Firewall, etc.).
  • Integrate on-premises and cloud networks, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and performance.
  • Support hybrid and multi-cloud networking initiatives, including automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  • Governance, Standards & Security Establish and enforce network architecture standards, policies, and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure network security is embedded in all designs.
  • Collaboration & Mentorship Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to IT leadership, business stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Mentor and guide network engineers and operations teams on new technologies, best practices, and EA frameworks.

Requirements

  • Proven expertise in SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Cisco, VMware, Fortinet, Silver Peak, Palo Alto).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure networking (VNETs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, NSGs, etc.).
  • Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and their application to networking.
  • Experience with cloud networking concepts (hybrid/multi-cloud, cloud security, automation).
  • Familiarity with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for network provisioning (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, Ansible).
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • These skills are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree within Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or closely related field; combined with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in network architecture, design, and implementation within large enterprise environments.