The Principal Network Architect will lead the strategy, design, and implementation of ABB E-mobility’s global network infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in delivering secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity across data centers, cloud platforms, and international sites. The role requires deep hands-on engineering experience, strong architectural vision, and the ability to lead major migrations and cross-functional initiatives with precision and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid network solutions supporting both on-prem and multi-cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS).
• Lead enterprise-wide migrations from MPLS to SD-WAN, modernizing WAN connectivity across more than 50 global sites.
• Architect border and Internet routing strategies across on-prem, co-located, and cloud environments.
• Engineer and manage core routing infrastructure and peering for cloud, data center, and edge environments.
• Drive network transformation programs, including data center consolidations and technology refreshes for improved performance, security, and resilience.
• Build and maintain Infoblox-based DNS/DHCP services across a hybrid cloud grid.
• Troubleshoot highly complex application and network issues across multi-vendor, multi-cloud ecosystems.
• Design, deploy, and support routing/switching environments using Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HP, and associated platforms.
• Deploy and manage firewall architectures using Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper platforms.
• Support VoIP and real-time communications architectures in hybrid environments, ensuring reliability and QoS optimization.
• Lead secure WAN/VPN integrations for third-party partners and customer-specific services.
• Collaborate with real estate and project teams to plan and implement standardized LAN/WLAN/WAN builds for new offices, moves, expansions, and closures.
• Define and document enterprise-wide network standards, operating procedures, and topology artifacts.
• Serve as technical lead and escalation point for large-scale network incidents, outages, and critical project delivery.
• Partner with development, operations, and product teams to support cross-functional initiatives involving network infrastructure.
• Build tools and automation to improve visibility, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and fault diagnostics.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development across network operations and architecture functions.

Your background

• Extensive experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise networks with a strong focus on resilience, performance, and security (25+ years).
• Deep knowledge of network protocols and technologies: BGP, OSPF, STP, NAT, ACLs, VLANs, IPSEC VPNs, IPAM.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HP, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM).
• Strong background in multi-cloud network design and migrations (especially GCP and AWS), including cross-cloud interconnects.
• Demonstrated success in managing and modernizing global IP backbones, customer routing, and cloud on-ramps.
• Familiarity with network observability and documentation tools such as ThousandEyes, LibreNMS, SolarWinds, InfoBlox, and Cormant DCIM.
• Experience coordinating and executing complex data center transitions and consolidations.
• Strong project leadership in large-scale service migrations, including DNS/DHCP, WAN, and voice infrastructure.
• Proven track record leading governance, process improvement, and documentation initiatives across distributed teams.
• Strong ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues and serve as a high-level escalation point.                                                                                               
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of enterprise network experience, including principal or lead-level roles.
• High-level industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CCIE, JNCIP).
• Demonstrated experience with telecom or complex multi-tenant environments is a strong advantage.
• Must be available for after-hours support or escalation.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.
• High-level strategic and architectural thinking with practical hands-on ability.
• Calm and effective during incident response and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and disciplined with change management, version control, and compliance.
• Proven leadership in network operations and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering reliable services.