[Hiring] Senior Network Solution Architect @Panasonic

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Solution Architect with over 15 years of IT experience to lead the architectural vision, engineering, and deployment of complex network systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of specialized experience designing and implementing resilient, secure network environments tailored specifically to manufacturing and industrial facilities including smart factories.

In this pivotal role, you will bridge Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains, establishing zero-trust network boundary definitions, multi-cloud interconnectivity, and scalable automation across enterprise centers, remote sites, and shop-floor operations.

• Network Architecture, Cisco ACI & IT/OT Strategy
  • Architect IT/OT Convergence: Design end-to-end IT/OT network solutions across plant floors and corporate networks adhering to industrial standards.
  • Data Center Architecture: Implement and optimize Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for modern data centers and edge compute locations within manufacturing facilities.
  • DNS/DHCP/IPAM Management: Architect and manage enterprise IP address schemes and core network services using Infoblox.
  • Performance & Resilience: Drive capacity planning, performance optimization, and high-availability troubleshooting across plant floor devices, distributed edge environments, and corporate backbones.
• Enterprise WAN/LAN & Multi-Cloud Connectivity
  • Enterprise Infrastructure: Design high-performance enterprise WAN/LAN structures using Cisco and Aruba network hardware and management suites.
  • Cloud Interconnects: Architect multi-cloud network backbones across AWS and Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure ExpressRoute, Cloud VPNs, VNet Peering, and Transit Gateways.
  • Core Routing & SD-WAN: Manage complex BGP routing policies, OSPF, and SD-WAN implementations across global and regional plant sites.
• Network Security & Zero Trust Architecture
  • Micro-Segmentation & Security: Enforce strict IT/OT segmentation using Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and micro-segmentation to protect SCADA/ICS environments.
  • Cloud Security & ZTNA: Integrate Zscaler cloud security platforms and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions to establish secure remote access for employees and external vendors.
• Automation, Infrastructure Planning & Delivery
  • Network Automation: Script and orchestrate infrastructure workflows using Python and Ansible to automate configuration management, compliance auditing, and service deployment.
  • Infrastructure Delivery: Lead end-to-end lifecycle planning, technical evaluations, budgeting inputs, and deployment strategies for enterprise and plant infrastructure upgrades.
• Leadership, Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Executive & Operations Advisory: Serve as the technical authority across C-level executives, IT Directors, Plant Managers, and OT Engineers.
  • Vendor Management: Direct technical engagements with vendors, system integrators, telecom providers, and consultants to ensure cost-efficiency and SLA delivery.
  • Technical Excellence & SOPs: Author comprehensive architecture blueprints, network topologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while mentoring engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Total Experience: 15+ years of broad IT and networking architecture experience.
• Manufacturing/OT Focus: 5+ years of direct experience designing, implementing, and supporting network environments within manufacturing or industrial plant settings.
• Data Center & IPAM: Hands-on mastery of Cisco ACI and Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM).
• Enterprise Networking & Routing: Deep expertise with Cisco and Aruba LAN/WAN architectures, BGP routing, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Cloud Networking: Extensive experience with Azure (ExpressRoute, VNets, VPN Gateways), AWS, and Zscaler integration.
• Security & Zero Trust: Demonstrated ability in IT/OT network segmentation, firewalling, and ZTNA implementation.
• Automation & Scripting: Practical experience with Python and Ansible for network provisioning and management.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP): 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits: Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance: Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs: Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program: High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition.
• Annual Bonus Program: Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.