Network Architect – Infrastructure and Cloud

About the role

Garmin is seeking a senior Network Architect to lead global data‑center, WAN and enterprise networking initiatives. The role combines strategic design, security oversight and hands‑on guidance for a hybrid workplace environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, secure network architectures across data‑center, WAN and campus environments.
• Define standards, guidelines and documentation for enterprise networking, including high‑availability and compliance.
• Evaluate impact of new projects on network performance and lead proof‑of‑concept activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security and business teams to deliver resilient solutions.

Required profile

• Minimum 9 years of experience in enterprise network architecture or equivalent education/experience.
• Proven track record designing large‑scale data‑center, WAN, campus and wireless networks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Cisco Nexus (NX‑OS), leaf‑spine, VXLAN/EVPN, Cisco ACI.
• Cisco Catalyst (IOS‑XE), Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, RF design principles.
• Enterprise routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN design, STP, high‑availability concepts.
• Network security: segmentation, ACLs, IPSec VPN, Cisco ISE.

What we offer

• 24 days annual leave plus seniority‑based extra days and legal holidays.
• Health package, glasses budget, monthly sports & wellbeing allowance.
• Career development programs, mentorship, e‑learning and conference support.
• Employee stock purchase plan, retirement contribution, product discounts and testing opportunities.