Network Architect

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize our network infrastructure. This role involves working closely with cross functional teams to create scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions that meet both current and future business requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network protocols, architectures, and security, along with hands-on experience in leading complex network projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement high availability and resilient network architectures
• Create comprehensive network blueprints, including logical and physical diagrams, aligning to business context and goals
• Develop and enforce standards and policies for network design and deployment
• Lead largescale network projects from concept through to implementation, with timely delivery and cost effectiveness
• Work with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Collaborate with the network security team and design next generation Network Security architecture considering Zero Trust Network Architecture principles, SASE solutions and Next gen. Firewall capabilities
• Align Network Architecture and technical strategy with business goals, context and use cases
• Provide comparative analysis of Network Architecture solutions including trade-offs, cost optimizations
• Continuously analyze network performance to identify areas of improvement
• Influence the direction of network strategy across on-prem and cloud deployments
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, including analyzing traffic patterns, identifying bottlenecks, and propose solutions
• Act as a key advisor to management on network technologies and future trends
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on network designs, configurations, and change management

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant network security certifications (e.g. CCIE, JNCIE, ACSDX, CCNP etc.) are highly desirable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Network architecture and engineering in a large-scale environment
• Proven experience with SD-WAN platforms and technologies
• Solid understanding of the Zero Trust Network Architecture principles
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP etc.
• In-depth knowledge of public key infrastructure, TLS, DTLS
• In-depth knowledge of how Deep packet inspection, Intrusion Prevention/Detection, Advanced Malware detection technologies work
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid networks
• Be able to articulate, compare the vendor offerings/solutions
• Experience with Software defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• Experience with Network automation tools, Network Observability tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Atlanta, Georgia is: $151,600-$208,450.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.