Compunnel, Inc.
The Network Architect will design and implement enterprise-grade network solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, and security across large, distributed environments.
This role involves creating integrated systems, managing technical debt, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality network architecture aligned with organizational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and document network architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices.
- Write, test, and maintain technical work products (e.g., scripts, processes) according to established guidelines.
- Conduct root cause analysis for systemic issues and lead execution of corrective actions.
- Anticipate scaling, latency, and durability challenges; implement mitigating strategies.
- Partner with security teams to integrate security-conscious practices early in the lifecycle.
- Evaluate technical risks and guide teams toward practical prevention strategies.
- Collaborate across teams to break down silos and resolve complex problems.
- Maintain strong relationships with engineering leaders and vendors to leverage synergies.
- Produce comprehensive architecture documentation, design diagrams, and operational runbooks.
- Mentor team members and ensure alignment with engineering strategy across product domains.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale network solutions in production environments.
- Deep technical expertise in network infrastructure, including VoIP/IP telephony, global routing and switching architectures, and cloud integration.
- Expert-level knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and anycast.
- Strong understanding of SD-WAN, MPLS, VXLAN, and cloud networking.
- Experience with SIP architecture integration and VoIP networking.
- Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies and enterprise-grade hardware (Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Palo Alto Firewalls).
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Skilled in producing architecture documentation and detailed design drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CI/CD practices for network automation.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks and large enterprise environments.