CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit .
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Architect – Network Engineering to lead the design, evolution, and governance of enterprise network architecture across complex hybrid environments. This role is responsible for creating secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing network solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to develop architecture standards, modernization roadmaps, and future-ready networking solutions.
What You'll Do
- Design and govern enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and data center environments.
- Lead network transformation initiatives, technology modernization programs, site deployments, cloud connectivity projects, and migrations.
- Develop architecture frameworks, standards, governance practices, and reference designs that ensure scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
- Translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end network architectures, implementation plans, and capacity strategies.
- Embed security principles into network designs, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, access controls, and secure connectivity models.
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and application teams to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to improve network performance, automation, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Review and approve high-level and low-level network designs while maintaining alignment with enterprise standards.
- Create architecture documentation, technical standards, topology diagrams, and decision records.
- Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership on complex networking initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field.
- 12–15 years of overall IT experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or network engineering leadership roles.
- Strong experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.
Technical Expertise
Required Skills
- Cisco Meraki
- Cisco Viptela (SD-WAN)
- Fortinet SD-WAN
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- BGP
- MPLS
- EIGRP
- OSPF
- QoS
Additional Areas of Expertise
- Network Architecture & Design
- LAN/WAN Administration
- Routing & Switching
- Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Network Resilience & High Availability
- Firewall Management
- Compliance & Governance
Preferred Certifications
Key Competencies
- Strategic Architecture & Solution Design
- Technical Leadership & Mentoring
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Influence
- Adaptability & Change Leadership
- Accountability & Ownership
- Ethics, Inclusion & Respect
Success in This Role
You will be measured on:
- Network reliability, uptime, latency, and performance improvements.
- Reduction of incidents, outages, and mean time to resolution (MTTR).
- Architecture compliance and governance adherence.
- Successful delivery of modernization, deployment, and transformation initiatives.
- Network capacity optimization and service quality improvements.
Why Join Us?
CBTS is a leading technology services organization specializing in cloud, networking, security, managed services, and professional services. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation, learning, and professional growth are encouraged. You'll work with industry-leading technologies while helping shape enterprise-scale networking strategies for global organizations.
$110,000-140,000/per annum, i.e. the range is salary not including commission.
The compensation range in this posting reflects the Company’s good‑faith estimate at the time of publication. The applicable base pay range for any individual will be determined based on the candidate’s designated primary work location as well as factors including role scope and responsibilities, required qualifications, and the individual’s experience, education, skills, knowledge, and performance. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as discretionary merit increases, bonuses, or sales‑based variable compensation in accordance with applicable plans and role requirements.
Due to U.S. Government requirements applicable to foreign-owned telecommunications providers, non-US citizens may be required to submit to an extensive government agency background check which will necessitate disclosure of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information.