Sr Network Architect

Department Overview

McDonald’s evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first and brings to bear our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand! We are recognized on lists like Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Doubling Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development). Our growth pillars emphasize the meaningful role technology plays as the top tier, global omni-channel restaurant brand! Technology enables the organization through digital technology, and improving the customer, crew and employee experience each and every day.

Global Technology is leading the digitization of our business. The Technology organization consists of intrapreneurs who build industry-defining technology. They use the latest innovations and platforms, such as AI and edge computing. This work unlocks the next set of modern opportunities for the business. At McDonald’s you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale, and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists. It’s bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favourite McD restaurant.

Duties

The Senior Network Architect will participate in the design and evolution of next-generation network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role will focus on integrating GCP and AWS cloud platforms, Carrier Neutral Facilities (CNFs – Equinix Datacenters) connectivity into a unified, secure, and automated global network. The architect will collaborate with multi-functional teams to define architecture standards, build evaluations, drive innovation, and ensure operational excellence.

Technical

• Extensive expertise in computer networking and routing, along with cloud networks and connectivity. Proficient in Microsoft and Linux/Unix operating systems. Experienced in systems networking and subsystems. Knowledgeable in Active Directory and DNS or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of cloud networking and its methodologies across Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI.
• Skilled in deploying BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP protocols.
• Experience with application hosting in on-premises datacenters, cloud environments, and network security measures for hosting platforms, including WAF and application security.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise networks, as well as SDWAN solutions.

Experience

• Experienced in troubleshooting networking issues using tools including Wireshark, monitoring solutions, firewall logs, cloud event logs, Cisco platforms, Palo Alto, cloud-native software, and standard network monitoring utilities.
• Proficient in developing and evaluating solutions with available resources and documenting test outcomes.
• Capable of independently learning, initiating solutions, and offering consulting to various business collaborators.
• Familiar with a range of technology platforms and vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto and Platform providers like Equinix and their solutions.

Roles and responsibilities

• Architect, Design and develop network solutions that address enterprise business requirements.
• Develop methods to assess solutions, define selection criteria, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Coordinate with managed service providers to assemble solutions that align with organizational needs.
• Assist collaborators and partners in comprehending the current network, develop comprehensive documentation, and present networking matters to the architecture review board.
• Technical change scrutiny, reviews and approvals, change plan validation, guidance, approvals.
• Accountable for technology quality and business change results.
• Prepare or review RACIs, SOWs, service offerings, and provide technical approval for outcomes.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with GTIO towers, Global Cyber Security, and market teams to align network capabilities with business needs
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the organization.
• Represent the network domain in enterprise architecture forums and organizational planning sessions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise network services, architecture, design and deployment, including hybrid cloud and datacenter environments.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in GCP and AWS networking, including VPC design, Direct Connect, Interconnect, and Transit Gateways.
• Hands-on experience with datacenters, SD-WAN, and Equinix Fabric or similar interconnect platforms
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OMP, OSPF), DNS, IPAM, and network security.
• Good communication, documentation, and collaborator management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, AWS/GCP Network Specialty, Terraform Associate.
• Familiarity with restaurant or retail network architectures is a plus

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $152,678.00 - $190,847.00 per year
 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.