Sr. Network Architect
Santa Monica, CA
Full Time
Company 3
Experienced
Business Unit: Company 3
Position: Sr. Network Architect
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-Site)
*Pay Range: $150,000 - $190,000 USD annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, the Sr. Network Architect provides network and design and installation, problem determination, resolution, configuration, and needs analysis to support the use of technology by staff and clients. The position is responsible for designing and implementing Company 3 network infrastructure, resolving advanced support issues, and supporting other IT staff with complex escalated issues. The architect administers various company data centers and communications closets. The architect collaborates with other teams, including application development and IT security. They will also be responsible for administering complex tasks and projects and supporting the administration of other IT-related functions.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Sr. Network Architect will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies, and develop network security strategies and implement security protocols, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control systems, to protect against advanced cyber threats. They will collaborate closely with Company 3 teams, including DevOps, Security, Cloud, and Data Center teams, to ensure seamless integration of network solutions with other systems and applications, and evaluate network performance and troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple locations and cloud environments.
The Architect will also lead the development of network documentation, including network diagrams, policies, and procedures, and establish network governance processes, and research and evaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations on the adoption of new technologies and enhancements to existing ones. They will develop network capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Their duties also include:
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems. They will have expertise knowledge of Optical systems (Passive and active DWDM), VoIP and other real-time applications, SDN, IoT integration, and the ability to Support OSPF and other network protocols. They will be a functional expert responsible for planning and executing significant aspects/components of projects and will bring prior experience planning and designing complex network architectures.
They must be able to provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and work processes, contribute to evaluating and making recommendations on resource requirements on projects, and have prior experience in providing work direction/coaching to team members. Additional desired skills include:
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.
*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by September 16, 2025.
Position: Sr. Network Architect
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-Site)
*Pay Range: $150,000 - $190,000 USD annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, the Sr. Network Architect provides network and design and installation, problem determination, resolution, configuration, and needs analysis to support the use of technology by staff and clients. The position is responsible for designing and implementing Company 3 network infrastructure, resolving advanced support issues, and supporting other IT staff with complex escalated issues. The architect administers various company data centers and communications closets. The architect collaborates with other teams, including application development and IT security. They will also be responsible for administering complex tasks and projects and supporting the administration of other IT-related functions.
MAIN DUTIES:
The Sr. Network Architect will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies, and develop network security strategies and implement security protocols, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control systems, to protect against advanced cyber threats. They will collaborate closely with Company 3 teams, including DevOps, Security, Cloud, and Data Center teams, to ensure seamless integration of network solutions with other systems and applications, and evaluate network performance and troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple locations and cloud environments.
The Architect will also lead the development of network documentation, including network diagrams, policies, and procedures, and establish network governance processes, and research and evaluate emerging network technologies and provide recommendations on the adoption of new technologies and enhancements to existing ones. They will develop network capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Their duties also include:
- WIFI enhancements and support
- Network benchmarks and other tests
- Supports complex ticket resolution associated with the network architecture.
- Supports complex work and tickets associated with the operation of the firewall.
- Reviews the team’s work for quality and thoroughness.
- Identifies critical success factors to test plan.
- Manage system performance, including issues related to network usage and security threats.
- Responds to complex issues affecting the global administration network architecture.
- Makes use of captured data from disparate network systems.
- Supports security team with data analysis from firewall and network equipment.
- Supports capacity planning.
- Reviews and delegates network maintenance tasks to junior staff and others and assess performance of same. Utilizes complex data to support modifications to the wireless network.
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems. They will have expertise knowledge of Optical systems (Passive and active DWDM), VoIP and other real-time applications, SDN, IoT integration, and the ability to Support OSPF and other network protocols. They will be a functional expert responsible for planning and executing significant aspects/components of projects and will bring prior experience planning and designing complex network architectures.
They must be able to provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and work processes, contribute to evaluating and making recommendations on resource requirements on projects, and have prior experience in providing work direction/coaching to team members. Additional desired skills include:
- Ability to develop a hypothesis, identify data needed to evaluate.
- Selects and validates alternative ways of gathering data.
- Evaluates alternatives and recommend solutions.
- Communicates status, progress, and impact to management.
- Customer service focused, also resolving issues as soon as possible.
- Demonstrates understanding of complex transactions and related configuration options.
- Develops work plans for components of engagements.
- Displays awareness of technology tool trends and potential applicability.
- Provides, on a rotational basis, weeknight and weekend coverage.
- Vendor management, determination of needs, RFP, etc. experience is a plus
- Resource acquisition and management experience is a plus.
- Ability to Develop and deliver presentations of technical matters clearly and understandably.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.
*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by September 16, 2025.
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