Director, Network Architecture and Engineering

Johnson Controls

. Define and maintain the global network strategy, target-state architecture, architectural principles and multi-year roadmap .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the global network strategy, target-state architecture, architectural principles and multi-year roadmap
Act as senior design authority for enterprise networking and provide technical direction for major investments and transformation programs
Establish reference architectures and approved design patterns across WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, wireless, cloud networking, internet connectivity and related network services
Own enterprise network technology standards, design principles, reference architectures, engineering patterns and technical policies
Lead architecture and engineering design reviews and govern technical exceptions and design variances
Lead and develop a global team of network architects and engineers
Direct engineering delivery of strategic network projects including network transformation, SD-WAN, campus LAN and wireless, cloud connectivity, SASE, data center networking, segmentation, internet and enterprise connectivity initiatives
Own technical delivery from requirements gathering and design through build, testing, deployment, validation, operational handover and project closure
Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, quality and technical standards
Partner with Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture to embed Zero Trust and security-by-design principles
Drive network automation, orchestration, APIs, infrastructure as code, observability and continuous improvement
Govern strategic technology vendors, managed service providers and systems integrators
Ensure resilient, scalable, secure and operationally ready network architectures
Present strategies, roadmaps, designs, risks, business cases and program updates to senior leadership
Mentor technical leaders and build succession, capability and career development
Set objectives, priorities and accountabilities for architecture and engineering teams
Travel: 15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Extensive progressive experience in enterprise networking, including significant architecture, engineering and technical leadership responsibility
Proven experience leading complex global network solution delivery in a large enterprise environment
Demonstrable experience establishing technical standards, reference architectures and engineering governance
Experience leading and developing senior technical professionals
Expert knowledge of SASE solutions, enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, routing and switching, campus LAN, wireless LAN and enterprise internet connectivity
Strong understanding of data center networking, load balancing and application delivery technologies
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP and IP address management
Experience designing highly available, resilient and scalable networks for complex global organizations
Strong knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud networking across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform
Understanding of cloud interconnect, direct connectivity, transit architecture, cloud routing and secure connectivity patterns
Deep understanding of Zero Trust architecture and enterprise networking
Experience with Network Access Control, Zero Trust Network Access, secure remote access and security policy integration
Knowledge of network automation, orchestration, APIs, infrastructure as code and configuration management
Experience with network observability, monitoring, telemetry, performance analysis and service validation
Strong understanding of project engineering, implementation planning, testing, change readiness and operational handover
Proven ability to lead globally distributed architecture and engineering teams
Experience delivering large-scale, complex network projects and transformation programs
Demonstrated success governing managed service providers, technology vendors and systems integrators
Strong financial and commercial awareness, including business case development, budget planning, supplier evaluation and value management
Excellent executive communication, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance
Competitive benefits package
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
Application accommodation support for individuals with disabilities