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The Greenbrier Companies · 4 months ago

Sr. Network Architect, Security & Operations

Lake Oswego, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

The Greenbrier Companies is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services. The Sr. Network Architect, Security & Operations will serve as a key technical leader, defining the strategic direction and future state of the network and security infrastructure while leading modernization efforts in a complex environment.

ConstructionManufacturingRailroadTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and govern the architecture, design standards, and lifecycle management for all network and security platforms, including routers, switches, and firewalls

Serve as the principal authority for all network security postures, designing and implementing enterprise-wide security frameworks

Pioneer the configuration and hardening of all deployed firewalls, including Cisco Meraki and Fortinet, setting a benchmark for secure network configurations

Establish the strategic roadmap for high-throughput WAN links and lead the technical direction of vendor relationships for transport services and dark fiber

Architect and oversee the implementation of organization-wide traffic isolation measures and cloud interconnects, setting a standard for multi-tenant security

Define the long-term strategy for modernizing our aging wireless infrastructure

Lead the assessment and modernization of our data centers, establishing the gold standard for resilience, high-availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) preparedness aligned with Uptime Tier, NIST, and ITIL standards

Act as the primary technical liaison for the network MSP, providing governance and ensuring all operational activities align with our architectural vision and security policies

Pioneer the cloud suitability analysis using a modified 6-R framework, providing a definitive technical and financial justification for each workload's migration path

Drive cost optimization initiatives and provide the technical expertise required for executive-level decision-making

Serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex networking issues, ensuring rapid resolution and establishing new procedures to prevent recurrence

Champion the adoption of infrastructure-as-code tools and network automation, setting the direction for technical best practices

Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams across the organization, fostering a culture of operational excellence and security awareness

Lead the creation of all infrastructure documentation and SOPs, ensuring they meet the highest standards for operational handoff and knowledge transfer

Qualification

Network ArchitectureSecurity FrameworksCisco MerakiFortinetCloud NetworkingNetwork Routing ProtocolsMSP ManagementCybersecurity KnowledgeTechnical GovernanceCommunication SkillsMentorshipDocumentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Proven experience as a Principal Architect or equivalent, with a track record of defining and implementing enterprise-wide network and security strategies

Deep and demonstrable expertise in Cisco Meraki and Fortinet, with the ability to design complex, large-scale network and security solutions

Expert-level knowledge of network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), WAN technologies, and network performance optimization

Extensive experience with cloud networking in Azure, including the design and governance of virtual firewalls and cloud-native network security

A strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and the ability to translate them into actionable network designs

Experience managing and governing large-scale MSP relationships

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and cross-functional teams

Relevant industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE 7/8, CCNP Security, or CISSP

Company

The Greenbrier Companies

The Greenbrier Companies is a leading supplier of rail transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world.

Founded in 1981

Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gbrx.com/

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