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Rehlko · 1 day ago

Global IT Network Architect (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $157K/yr

10+ years exp

Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, committed to creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. They are seeking a highly skilled Global IT Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide network solutions, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient network infrastructures that support business operations globally.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Design: Architect and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing global network infrastructure using network and SD-WAN technologies (routers, switches, firewalls)

Wireless Network Solutions: Lead the planning and deployment of wireless network solutions, including wireless controllers, access points (APs), and associated infrastructure

Network Topologies: Develop and maintain scalable network topologies across data centers, cloud environments, and remote offices

Network Segmentation: Define and enforce network segmentation strategies using VLANs, subnetting, and access controls

Global Standards: Establish global standards for network architecture, configuration, and security

Performance Monitoring: Oversee global network performance monitoring, fault isolation, and troubleshooting

Collaboration: Collaborate with regional IT teams to deploy consistent solutions and ensure compliance with corporate policies and best practices

Firewall Management: Configure and manage firewalls, security policies, and threat prevention systems

Zero-Trust Architecture: Collaborate with security teams to implement zero-trust architecture principles

Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with internal and external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST)

Security Standards: Ensure alignment with global security standards, including NAC, wireless encryption, segmentation, and access control

Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and manage contracts with global Internet Service Providers (ISPs), ensuring optimal service levels and costs

Performance Monitoring: Monitor performance and escalate issues with vendors as needed to minimize downtime and maximize ROI

Procurement Strategies: Manage vendor relationships and engage in hardware/software procurement strategies

Lifecycle Management: Lead the lifecycle management of Cisco Enterprise Agreements, including smart licensing, renewals, and cost optimization

Network Monitoring: Oversee network monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning

Incident Response: Support global incident response for critical network outages or degradations

Network Documentation: Maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP schemas, and change management records

Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentoring to junior network engineers and support teams

Qualification

Network ArchitectureNetwork SecurityWAN TechnologiesNetwork AutomationCloud ConnectivityNetwork MonitoringRisk AssessmentsCertificationsStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Required

Prefer bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, ideally in a global enterprise environment

Strong hands-on experience with network technology: switches, routers, wireless controllers, monitoring tools, setting parameters/alerts, VxLAN, and IPSec Tunneling

Experience with WAN technologies, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and cloud connectivity (e.g., AWS, Azure networking), advanced subnetting, VLANs, IP planning, and network segmentation

Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills (dealing with distributed teams, cross-region projects), strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities