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Network Architect
A Network Architect designs and plans an organization's network infrastructure, making decisions on routing and switching, cloud networking across AWS or Azure, and network security architecture, often using Cisco or Juniper technologies. They typically work within a senior IT infrastructure role, setting technical direction that network engineers and administrators implement day to day. This role suits an experienced technologist who thinks in systems and can balance performance, security, and scalability across a large network.
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Sr Network Engineer / Architect, Global Network & Security – Alpharetta, GA, Boston, MA or Billerica, MA Hybrid
Cabot Corporation
Full-time · $143,650 – $214,900
A hands-on network architect role overseeing Cabot's global enterprise network platform across IT and OT environments, responsible for security-aligned design, modernization initiatives, and operational governance. This position suits experienced network engineers who can balance architecture vision with direct engineering execution and want to drive Zero Trust and segmentation at scale across a multinational industrial company.
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Nettverksarkitekt – Bygg Norges Sovereign AI Cloud
Accenture
Full-time
This role designs and operates network infrastructure for Norway's sovereign AI cloud platform, ensuring secure and performant connectivity across datacenters and customer sites. It suits experienced network architects who want to work on critical infrastructure supporting AI services at scale.
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Network Platform Architect
Intel
$203,200 – $286,870
This role involves designing the complete platform architecture for Intel's next-generation network adapter cards, balancing the capabilities of custom silicon with the constraints of board design, thermal systems, and OEM deployment requirements. You'll lead cross-functional teams through complex architectural decisions that span from silicon integration through customer deployment, with particular focus on manageability, serviceability, and reliability at scale in data center environments.
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Principal Cloud Network Engineer
HOKA
$154,700 – $208,800
This principal-level role shapes Deckers' enterprise networking strategy across cloud and hybrid environments, establishing standards and governance for secure, scalable connectivity. It suits experienced network architects ready to lead architecture reviews, drive cloud modernization, and mentor teams while resolving high-impact connectivity challenges.
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Senior Staff Network Architect
Crusoe
San Francisco, CA · $250,000 – $300,000
This role involves designing and operating network infrastructure across Crusoe's hyperscale AI data centers, from physical switching fabrics to Kubernetes overlays and cloud networking layers. It suits experienced network architects who want to shape infrastructure for next-generation AI workloads at scale.
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Director, Stadium Network Architecture
National Football League
Full-time · Mount Laurel, NJ · $185,000 – $215,000
The NFL seeks a director-level network architect to design and oversee the technology infrastructure powering football stadiums and events, including wireless systems, DAS networks, and fan connectivity. This role suits experienced network engineers with deep expertise in Cisco systems and stadium-scale wireless deployment who can lead teams and travel frequently to manage live game-day operations.
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Network Architect
Crusoe
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $195,000 – $225,000
Crusoe seeks a Network Architect to design and govern network infrastructure across a global footprint of data centers and industrial facilities, bridging traditional IT, cloud, and operational technology systems. This is a high-ownership role for someone who can establish architectural standards, drive security strategy, and lead complex multi-site deployments at scale.
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Where Network Architects commonly go next: Enterprise Architect.
Enterprise Architect
Juniper Networks
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Enterprise Architect – Aerospace & Defense
DXC Technology
Full-time · $137,900 – $256,100
This role leads enterprise architecture strategy for aerospace and defense contractors, designing integrated systems that connect engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment across highly regulated environments. It suits experienced architects comfortable with complex program-driven organizations, security compliance, and long-lifecycle defense systems.
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AI Architect
Extensis
Woburn, MA · $130,000 – $155,000
A senior technical leadership role designing enterprise AI infrastructure and platforms to enable scalable AI adoption across the organization. Suited for experienced architects who combine strategic vision with hands-on technical depth and can guide cross-functional teams through AI modernization.
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Manager - Enterprise Architecture
Cigna
HKGN 348 Kwun Tong Road
This role leads enterprise architecture strategy across a large insurance organization, defining technical standards and governance for cloud adoption, AI integration, and system modernization. It suits experienced architects who can balance technical depth with stakeholder management and drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
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AVP, Senior Principal Enterprise Architect - Data
CNA Financial
Chicago, IL · $152,000 – $242,000
This is CNA's most senior individual contributor role in enterprise architecture, focused on driving data strategy and cross-portfolio integration across the insurance business. It suits experienced architects who can shape enterprise-wide technical direction, mentor other architects, and bridge business strategy with technical execution in a complex, regulated environment.
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Senior Staff, Dx Platform Enterprise Architect
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · $150,000 – $225,000
This is a Senior Staff Enterprise Architect role focused on defining and governing the technical strategy for a diagnostics platform across multiple operating companies within Danaher. The position suits experienced architects who excel at large-scale organizational alignment, can establish governance frameworks, and want to drive strategic technology decisions in a healthcare/life sciences environment.
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Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture, Global Commercial & Medical IT
Biogen
Research Triangle Park, NC · $152,000 – $209,000
This senior individual-contributor role leads enterprise architecture strategy for Biogen's Global Commercial and Medical organization, defining technology standards, integration patterns, and multi-year roadmaps that support business priorities like product launches and international expansion. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of IT experience with 3-5 years in architecture leadership, deep expertise in regulated industries, and the ability to translate business strategy into practical, scalable technology solutions while mentoring architects and guiding cross-functional teams.
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VP, Enterprise Architecture - Modernization
American International Group
Full-time · $118,000 – $178,000
This role leads the modernization and innovation strategy for enterprise architecture across AIG's technology landscape, overseeing the architecture community and reporting to the Global head of Architecture. The position suits experienced technology leaders with deep expertise in cloud, AI/ML, and hybrid infrastructure who can shape enterprise IT direction while managing teams of architects across the organization.
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RISE Enterprise Architecture Chief Expert
SAP
Full-time · Middlesex, GB, TW148HD
Lead enterprise architecture strategy for SAP's largest customers by designing comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps aligned with RISE, Clean Core, and cloud adoption best practices. This role suits experienced architects who thrive in senior advisory positions partnering with C-level executives to modernize complex IT landscapes.
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Sr Principal IT Enterprise Architect - Digital Health & Product Innovation
Medtronic
This role shapes enterprise architecture strategy for a healthcare technology leader's digital health and product innovation initiatives, guiding technology modernization and aligning business priorities with scalable solutions. It suits experienced architects who can influence stakeholders across a global, regulated environment while bringing deep technical expertise in cloud platforms, integration, data, and emerging technologies.
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Deployed Architect, Professional Services (Austin)
LangChain
Full-time · Austin, TX · $170,000 – $190,000 · Remote
A customer-facing technical expert who designs and deploys enterprise AI infrastructure and multi-agent systems, combining hands-on development with infrastructure engineering. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable balancing platform architecture work with direct customer engagement on complex, production-grade implementations.
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Network Engineer
OneAZ Credit Union
Phoenix, AZ
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Network Engineer
RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
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Solutions Architect
MNTN
United States
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Solutions Architect
Motorola Solutions
Florida Remote Work, More...
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Pre-Sales Solution Architect (m/f/d)
DXC Technology
A senior technical role on DXC's presales team that shapes large, complex IT solutions for enterprise clients by orchestrating cross-functional teams, translating business needs into integrated service propositions, and engaging stakeholders from discovery through contract signature. This suits architects with deep IT outsourcing and cloud expertise who thrive on influencing without direct authority and building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers.
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Lead AI Architect
Cigna
This role leads the design and implementation of enterprise-scale AI architectures at a global healthcare company, focusing on generative AI platforms, data strategy alignment, and responsible AI deployment across regulated environments. It suits architects with deep AI/ML expertise, proven delivery experience, and the ability to guide technical and business stakeholders through complex, compliance-sensitive digital transformations.
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Guidewire Solution Architect - Property/Casualty
Country Financial
Full-time · $138,800 – $190,850
This role leads the technical architecture and implementation of Guidewire PolicyCenter for a major insurance company's farm and commercial insurance lines, working across vendor partners and internal teams to deliver policy administration solutions. It suits experienced architects who combine deep Guidewire expertise with the ability to guide large, complex multi-team initiatives and communicate technical decisions to business leadership.
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Field Technology Officer, Financial Services
Citrix Systems
New York, NY · $172,776 – $298,038
A senior technical leader who bridges Citrix's platform capabilities with financial services clients' strategic needs, combining deep industry expertise with product knowledge to drive adoption and influence customer technology decisions.
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Data & Integration Architect
Brookshire Grocery Company
Tyler, TX
This role designs and implements enterprise data and integration architecture across a multi-store grocery operation, translating business needs into technical solutions using cloud and on-premise technologies. It suits architects with deep expertise in ETL, application integration, and data modeling who want to lead strategic infrastructure initiatives across hundreds of retail locations.
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