Job Description

The Data Centers Network Architect is responsible for the design and health of Expeditors' network. As a member of Data Centers, the Network Architect will design and support Expeditors global and local networks and connections that are critical to the support of Expeditors branch infrastructure and global operations. The Network Architect leads the evolution of the Expeditors network, which spans more than 250 locations around the globe.

• Be a collaborative member of a highly motivated and agile team
• Represent networking in architecture leadership discussions
• Design 99.999% global network
• Interact with people more than systems
• Stay abreast of new technologies, concepts, and approaches
• Provide technical leadership by coaching and mentoring network engineering staff
• Develop and maintain industry standard best security practices
• Develop and deliver professional proposals and design documentation
• Drive standardization and automation into all aspects of the network platform

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional requirements for network design
• Prior experience in the development and/or enhancement of large-scale enterprise WAN
• Prior experience in designing a global network with multiple data centers
• Prior experience in the development and deployment of SDWAN
• Prior experience with the design and implementation of wireless networks
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco routing & switching
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, in a multi-site network
• Keen attention to detail

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Big-IP LTM/GTM deployments and configurations
• Experience with Windows and UNIX operating systems
• Experience with public and private cloud design and implementation
• Experience with third party vendor management
• Experience with implementation of network segmentation, including concepts such as zero trust
• CCIE and CCDE certifications or equivalent

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $165,000 to $240,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
• Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.