Role Summary • Seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and lead scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions for large-scale retail/store environments • This role will drive architecture across LAN, WAN, Store Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, 5G, and IoT connectivity, enabling modern and future-ready store networks
Job Description: Key Responsibilities • Design and define end-to-end network architecture for distributed retail/store environments • Lead architecture for Store Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and 5G connectivity solutions • Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices for network deployments at scale • Support Store of the Future initiatives, including integration of IoT devices (POS, handhelds, kiosks, cameras, sensors) • Partner with security teams to implement segmentation, Zero Trust, and secure edge networking • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (store technology, cloud, infrastructure, product teams) • Evaluate and recommend network technologies, vendors, and service providers • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams • Support high-severity incident escalations and drive root cause analysis when needed
Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years of experience in network architecture and design for enterprise or retail environments • Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and branch networking • Experience with Cisco and Juniper networking technologies • Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS) • Experience designing networks for large-scale distributed environments (hundreds/thousands of sites) • Strong understanding of network security architecture (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, DNS security)
Preferred Skills • Experience with cloud-managed networking (e.g., Cisco Meraki) • Knowledge of 5G/LTE and IoT connectivity solutions • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Experience with automation tools (Python, APIs, Infrastructure as Code) • Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, etc.)? Viptela SDWAN, Meraki SASE, Mist Wireless, Zscaler, Meraki Switching
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.
