10006 - Sr. Network Architect

10006 – Sr. Network Architect
Location: Irvine, CA (5 days on-site)

Company Overview:

Hyundai Autoever America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and Managed Services Provider support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. 

HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. 

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations. 

If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai Autoever America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation. 

Website: http://www.haeaus.com 

What you will be doing:
This position will lead the design, evolution, and operational excellence of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role combines strategic architecture ownership with deep technical execution, requiring someone who is comfortable designing at the whiteboard and implementing in production. You will act as the technical authority for network architecture, partnering closely with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams while remaining actively involved in engineering, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Architecture & Design

• Own the end-to-end network architecture across data center, campus, WAN, cloud, and remote access environments
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions aligned with business and application requirements
• Define network standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, vendors, and design patterns

Hands-On Engineering

• Configure, implement, and optimize complex network solutions (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, VPNs, wireless)
• Lead and participate in major network builds, migrations, and upgrades
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting for complex, high-impact incidents
• Validate designs through lab work, proof-of-concepts, and production deployments

Operations & Reliability

• Ensure high availability, performance, and operational stability of the network
• Improve monitoring, automation, and operational tooling
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent remediation for network issues
• Participate in on-call and escalation rotations as a senior technical resource

Security & Compliance

• Partner with security teams to design and enforce network security controls
• Implement segmentation, firewall policy, zero-trust principles,and secure remote access
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for network engineers
• Influence without authority across infrastructure, cloud, and security teams
• Provide clear technical documentation and executive-level design summaries
• Translate business needs into pragmatic, supportable technical solutions

What we require from you:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 10+ years of progressive experience experience in enterprise networking
• Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in complex environment with in-depth expertise in:
• Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLSpreferred)
• Enterprise firewalls and security platforms
• Load balancing and application delivery
• WAN, SD-WAN, and remote access technologies
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, Arista, or equivalent platforms
• Experience designing and operating hybrid or cloud-connected networks (AWS, Azure, orGCP)
• Strong understanding of network security architecture and best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple layers and teams

It would be awesome if you also had: 

• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
• Cloud networking certifications or deep cloud-native networking experience
• Large-scale data center or campus network design experience
• Familiarity with zero-trust, SASE, or modern network security architectures
• Relevant certifications (CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE,JNCIP/JNCIE, cloud certs)

Team Culture:   

Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We foster a supportive environment where every member is encouraged to share ideas and contribute to problem-solving. We value:  

• Passion for Technology: We are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive industry.  
• Agility: We work in an agile environment, adapting quickly to changes and continuously improving our processes.  
• Teamwork: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, supporting each other to achieve common goals.  
• Growth: We prioritize personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for learning and development.  
• Inclusivity: We maintain an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels welcome. 

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $158,000

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.