Lead Network Architect

5 days ago

Dallas, TX, United States Harnham Full time

Lead Network Architect - Global Infrastructure

Dallas, TX (5 days/week onsite)

$175,000 - $250,000 base salary + bonus + equity

The Opportunity

We're seeking an accomplished Lead Network Architect to lead a global infrastructure transformation at the foundational layer of a world-leading semiconductor and manufacturing company. This is a rare opportunity to manage the largest infrastructure budget in the organization, delivering mission-critical performance, security, and scalability across both legacy and next-generation environments.

You'll be at the helm of global network operations, overseeing Network Engineering, Data Centers, and Network Security - with a footprint that spans Dallas, India, and other strategic international sites. The role combines technical depth with visionary leadership, shaping infrastructure strategy in support of AI, enterprise workloads, and data-driven manufacturing.

What You'll Lead

  • Manage hybrid environments - from legacy 3-tier Cisco networks to modern spine-leaf architectures.
  • Drive adoption of automation, software-defined networking, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Partner closely with private cloud and platform teams to support Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
  • Ensure secure, scalable connectivity across on-prem, cloud (AWS, Azure), and hybrid architectures.
  • Lead vendor strategy and relationships (e.g., Arista, Cisco).
  • Champion network security and compliance - especially in operational technology (OT) and semiconductor environments.
  • Leverage data insights and AI to optimize network performance and efficiency.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on infrastructure health, risk, and cost optimization.

Who You Are

  • 7-10+ years in enterprise network engineering and operations.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical network infrastructure.
  • Strong grasp of protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VPN, SDN.
  • Deep understanding of data center operations, hybrid networks, and cloud integration.
  • Experience with Arista, Cisco, and spine-leaf architectures strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing or OT environments is a significant plus.
  • Strategic mindset, able to balance innovation with operational rigor.
  • Strong communication and project leadership skills across global teams.
  • Relevant certifications (CCIE, CISSP, etc.) are a strong advantage.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.

Why This Role

  • Influence infrastructure strategy at a multi-billion-dollar enterprise scale.
  • Be at the core of cloud transformation, AI enablement, and automation initiatives.
  • Shape infrastructure at the intersection of R&D, design, and manufacturing.
  • Work in an organization with a disciplined, pragmatic, and growth-oriented culture.

If you're ready to drive next-gen infrastructure in a globally scaled, innovation-rich environment - we'd love to hear from you.

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