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Network Architect

Defines and governs network architecture, security strategy, and standards for data centers, power plants, and corporate environments. Requires 8+ years network engineering with expertise in IT, cloud, and industrial systems like IoT/OT.

195k – 225kSan Francisco, CADevOps / SREOnsite8+ YOE

About the role

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Owning end-to-end network architecture across production and corporate environments, defining standards for IT, cloud, and industrial network domains
  • Designing and enforcing network security strategy, including frameworks, risk assessments, and audit readiness across all sites
  • Developing and maintaining comprehensive architectural documentation including network diagrams, IP schemas, rack elevations, and logical topologies
  • Providing architectural oversight for infrastructure builds, including Bill of Materials (BOM) review, vendor selection, and procurement alignment
  • Driving platform strategy across the network stack, evaluating new technologies and aligning tooling with long-term architectural principles
  • Acting as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues, identifying root causes and designing durable solutions
  • Partnering cross-functionally with Security, IT Operations, Construction, and Power teams to translate business needs into scalable network designs
  • Establishing governance processes for change control, documentation standards, and architectural consistency across all deployments

What You’ll Bring to the Team

  • 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience, including 3+ years in an architecture or principal-level role
  • Demonstrated experience owning network architecture across complex, multi-site environments including data centers, industrial facilities, and corporate networks
  • Deep expertise across network domains including IT, cloud, and industrial networking (IoT, OT, PLC, SCADA)
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and evolving production networks at scale
  • Strong background in network security frameworks, audits, and compliance initiatives
  • Experience working with vendors, carriers, and procurement teams on infrastructure builds
  • Strong understanding of change management and architectural governance processes

Bonus Points:

  • CCIE certification or equivalent expertise
  • CISSP, GICSP, or other security-focused certifications
  • Experience with high-performance networking for AI/ML or HPC workloads (e.g., RDMA, InfiniBand, low-latency fabrics)
  • Experience supporting infrastructure in energy, industrial, or edge compute environments
  • Background in high-growth or startup environments scaling global infrastructure

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off

Compensation Range: up to $195,000 - $225,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Skills

IotOtPlcScadaNetwork SecurityRdmaInfiniBandCcieCisspGicsp

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