Principal Network Architect

2 weeks ago

Boston, MA, United States InterSystems Full time

We are seeking a visionary and technically elite Principal Network Architect to lead the design, architecture, and operations of our global network infrastructure. This role encompasses on-premises data centers, multi-cloud environments (including AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), and Kubernetes-based networking. You will drive our strategic direction, influence global network policies, and act as a critical escalation point for complex networking issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Architecture
    • Architect and evolve a hybrid global network across on-prem and public cloud environments.
    • Define and enforce network segmentation, routing, firewall, VPN, and DNS strategies across platforms.
    • Integrate container-based networking with Kubernetes (e.g., CNI plugins, service meshes, ingress controllers).
  • Cloud Networking
    • Build and manage scalable, secure network infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
    • Implement hybrid connectivity models such as Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways.
    • Optimize cloud network costs and performance with advanced routing and traffic policies.
  • Kubernetes & Microservices Networking
    • Implement service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and ingress/egress policies for microservices communication.
    • Drive adoption of zero-trust networking within Kubernetes clusters.
    • Collaborate with platform teams to ensure seamless integration between networking and container orchestration.
  • Operations & Troubleshooting
    • Serve as highest-level escalation for network performance, latency, and connectivity issues.
    • Own monitoring, logging, and alerting for global network health and security.
    • Mentor global engineering teams and lead incident response for critical network-related outages.
  • Strategy & Leadership
    • Define global network strategy aligned with organizational security and compliance objectives.
    • Evaluate and implement next-gen technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, NAC, cloud firewalls, NDR).
    • Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, and lifecycle management for network infrastructure and tooling.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a principal or lead role.
  • Deep expertise in enterprise networking: routing, switching, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), BGP, OSPF.
  • Proven experience with cloud-native networking across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes networking: CNI plugins, DNS, ingress/egress traffic flow, network policies.
  • Strong knowledge of automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for network provisioning and management.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ThousandEyes, Wireshark).
  • Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Go, or Bash).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement


The estimated base compensatation range for this role is:

$163,000-$197,000 USD

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

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