Sr Network Architect – Data Center Focus

Job Title: Network Engineering Architect – Data Center Focus

Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Network Architect with deep expertise in strategy and execution of datacenter network migrations, with a primary focus on Cisco network infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure seamless transitions that maintain business continuity, minimize downtime, and align with enterprise architecture standards. Acting as a technical liaison between IT and business stakeholders, this role will define migration requirements, guide technology decisions, and ensure integration patterns support operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of Cisco network equipment migrations across datacenter environments, ensuring zero or minimal disruption to business operations.
• Develop and implement migration strategies that prioritize business continuity, including fallback procedures, risk mitigation plans, and post-migration validation.
• Design scalable and resilient network architectures for on-premise datacenters, hybrid cloud environments, and remote sites.
• Establish and enforce network technology standards, including specifications for Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current infrastructure, identify dependencies, and develop migration roadmaps.
• Define and document integration processes and technical specifications to support seamless transitions between legacy and target environments.
• Lead performance and functionality assessments of migrated systems, ensuring compliance with SLAs and business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and architects throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Escalate critical issues to senior leadership with actionable recommendations for resolution.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in datacenter networking and business continuity planning.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
• Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) or CCIE
• TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or similar

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and operations, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
• Proven track record of leading datacenter migrations with successful business continuity outcomes.
• Experience in hybrid networking environments (on-prem/cloud), including AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skills:

• Expert understanding of Cisco networking protocols and equipment (e.g., BGP, OSPF, HSRP, STP).
• Strong understanding of enterprise DNS/DHCP architecture and support.
• Ability to translate business continuity requirements into technical migration plans.
• Skilled in risk assessment, contingency planning, and post-migration validation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in architectural documentation and modeling (e.g., UML).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration capabilities.

Additional Information: This role requires occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), standing, and reaching. It is fast-paced and collaborative, with opportunities to lead strategic projects and influence enterprise architecture. Management reserves the right to adjust responsibilities as needed to meet evolving business needs.

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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