Global IT Network Architect (Remote)

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Global IT Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide network solutions. The role can be remote, but you must travel to corporate once a month to meet with the team. This role will be responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and resilient network infrastructures that support business operations across the globe. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in global architecture, network security, routing and switching, and latency optimization, to design highly available, secure, and scalable network infrastructures that support enterprise-wide digital operations. 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. Network Security & Compliance: • 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. Vendor & ISP Management: • 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. Operational Excellence: • 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. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: • 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. Qualifications: • Education: Prefer bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience. • Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, ideally in a global enterprise environment. • Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with network technology: switches, routers, wireless controllers, monitoring tools, setting parameters/alerts, VxLAN, and IPSec Tunneling. • WAN Technologies: Experience with WAN technologies, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and cloud connectivity (e.g., AWS, Azure networking), advanced subnetting, VLANs, IP planning, and network segmentation. • Network Automation: Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting (nice to have). • Soft Skills: Strong lead Remote About the Company: Kohler Energy Apply tot his job