Principal Network Architect
Location: Remote
Compensation: Base+commission
Reviewed: Fri, Oct 09, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the strategic design and modernization of global network and cloud infrastructure, the full-time remote Principal Network Architect will drive major transformations, including Zero Trust Network Access and automated operations, while serving as the technical authority for the enterprise network.
Key responsibilities:
- Define and execute the strategic network architecture roadmap integrating zero-trust access controls and cloud-native networking
- Design standard architecture frameworks for Branch Office 2.0, wireless networks, and micro-segmentation architectures
- Lead the implementation of Zero Trust and Security Service Edge frameworks, optimizing global office connectivity and cloud networking
Required qualifications:
- 12+ years of network leadership in a large-scale global network engineering environment
- 5+ years in Principal or Enterprise Network Architect roles within a global enterprise
- 5+ years of professional experience in the software as a service industry
- Advanced design expertise in AWS cloud networking architectures and multi-cloud interconnects
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
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