7-Eleven · 20 hours ago
Senior Network Architect – Data Center Focus
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years exp7-Eleven is seeking a seasoned Network Architect with deep expertise in strategy and execution of datacenter network migrations, focusing on Cisco network infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure seamless transitions that maintain business continuity and align with enterprise architecture standards while acting as a technical liaison between IT and business stakeholders.
Food and BeverageRetail
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
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
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
Preferred
Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) or CCIE
TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or similar
Company
7-Eleven
7-Eleven is a convenience retailer store with retails of food and beverage. It is a sub-organization of Seven & I Holding.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3M2023-07-17Undisclosed· $3M
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Leadership Team
Douglas Rosencrans
Interim Co-CEO
Stanley Reynolds
President
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