Are you a network architect who can design and build the backbone of a global enterprise? NGC Industries is looking for a Principal Network Architect for our Advanced High-performance Technology (AHT) division. You will be the lead technical authority for designing, building, and securing our global network infrastructure. This is a critical full-time, remote role for a visionary architect who can create a network that is fast, reliable, and secure.
Your role is to create the blueprint for our company’s nervous system. You will be responsible for the high-level design of our data centers, cloud connectivity, and wide-area networks. We are looking for a seasoned expert with deep knowledge of modern networking technologies and security principles. This is your chance to lead the network strategy for a major industrial technology company and build a network designed for the future.
📄 Job Description
📌 Requirements
- Extensive experience as a Network Architect in a large enterprise environment.
- Expert-level knowledge of routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and network security (firewalls, VPNs).
- Deep experience with data center networking and software-defined networking (SDN).
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Ability to create high-level architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
- Industry certifications like CCIE or JNCIE are a strong plus.
🚠️ What You Will Do
- Create and maintain the long-term network architecture roadmap.
- Design solutions for data center, cloud, and WAN connectivity.
- Evaluate and select new networking hardware and software.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.
- Ensure the network design is secure, scalable, and highly available.
🏢 About the Company
📝 How to Apply
Note: This is an official job opening at NGC Industries. Always be careful and apply through trusted channels.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What does “Principal Architect” mean? A Principal Architect is the highest-level technical expert in their field. You are the final authority on network design and strategy, responsible for the long-term vision of the entire network infrastructure.
Q2: What is the “AHT” division? AHT stands for Advanced High-performance Technology. This is a specialized division within NGC that works on our most cutting-edge and demanding projects, requiring the highest levels of performance and reliability from our network.
Q3: Is this a hands-on role? This is primarily a design and strategy role. While you won’t be configuring routers every day, you need deep hands-on knowledge to create effective designs and guide the engineering teams who will implement them.
Q4: What is the biggest challenge in this role? The biggest challenge is designing a single, cohesive network that can support a wide variety of needs—from corporate offices to secure manufacturing facilities to high-performance cloud applications—all while keeping it secure and reliable.
