Ventus · 1 week ago
Sr Principal Network Architect, Ventus (Hopkins, MN or Norwalk, CT - Hybrid)
Hopkins, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expVentus, part of Digi International, is an industry leader in IT networking innovations. They are seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to design, evolve, and scale next-generation managed service provider network platforms.
Information TechnologyNetwork SecurityService IndustrySoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and architect large-scale MSP network infrastructures, including multi-tenant environments and distributed systems
Develop and maintain reference architectures and network designs leveraging TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and modern routing protocols
Architect and deploy VPN technologies, including IPsec, and GRE tunnels, ensuring resilient, secure interconnectivity across customer sites and cloud environments
Design and optimize multicast routing strategies for real-time, large-scale data distribution and latency-sensitive applications
Lead hybrid connectivity initiatives spanning on-premises datacenters and AWS using technologies such as Direct Connect, VPC peering, and route control policies
Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for Cisco-based enterprise and MSP-grade solutions, influencing vendor strategy, hardware selection, and lifecycle planning
Collaborate closely with Engineering, DevOps, Security, and cloud architecture teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure network platforms
Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct POCs, and recommend solutions to support growth, performance, and operational excellence
Participate in tier-4 escalation support, mentoring, and peer reviews to elevate technical capability across the team
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years supporting MSP or multi-customer environments
Deep, demonstrable expertise in TCP/IP networking and advanced routing
IPsec / GRE / SSL VPN technologies
Multicast protocols (PIM, IGMP, MSDP)
Layer 2/3 network design, segmentation, and QoS
Strong hands-on experience architecting hybrid network topologies spanning on-prem and AWS cloud, including core services like VPC, TGW, NACLs, Security Groups, and AWS networking best practices
Expert-level experience with Cisco networking platforms (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, SD-WAN)
Industry certifications, ideally active CCNP (preferred) or CCNA; CCIE is a significant plus
Proven experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization
Strong documentation skills and ability to create clear, actionable architecture diagrams and standards
Preferred
Experience with Zero Trust architectures and modern security frameworks
Knowledge of AWS networking automation, including APIs, CloudFormation, or Terraform
Exposure to SD-WAN solutions, for example Cisco Meraki or Cisco Viptela
Familiarity with high-density, multi-tenant network designs common in MSP or carrier-grade environments
Background in real-time communications, or latency-sensitive workloads
Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines for network automation
Benefits
Short-term incentive program
New hire stock award
Paid parental leave
Open (uncapped) PTO
Hybrid work environment
Competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings
Company
Ventus
Ventus provides Managed Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions that simplify the complexity of enterprise WAN connectivity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-02Acquired
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