What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Network Architect position at Toyota Tsusho Systems?
About TTS-US:
Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US with it's 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Architect Architect with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic System Solution team to provide strategic architectural leadership across a large, complex enterprise network environment. This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy and engineering execution — driving assessments, defining standards, shaping modernization roadmaps, and guiding critical network decisions across a broad and diverse technology landscape.
The ideal candidate brings deep architectural judgment, cross-domain networking expertise, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and technical levels — engaging executive stakeholders, leading vendor evaluations, and guiding engineering teams through transformation initiatives.
Description / Essential Functions:
- Architecture Leadership — Define and maintain network architecture principles, design patterns, configuration standards, and implementation guidance across the enterprise
- Technology Assessment & Roadmap — Evaluate current-state network technologies, identify gaps and risks, and drive forward-looking modernization and technology roadmap decisions
- RFP & Vendor Engagement — Lead RFP development, critically evaluate supplier proposals, and deliver clear, well-supported recommendations to senior leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Partner with internal engineering, operations, and business teams as well as external suppliers and vendors to develop and execute network solutions
- Complex Problem Resolution — Provide architectural-level support for escalated operational issues, driving structured root cause analysis and durable remediation strategies
- Innovation & Automation — Champion the adoption of automation, AI-enabled tooling, and network analytics to improve operational efficiency and implementation quality
- Standards & Governance — Establish and enforce architectural guardrails, design standards, and governance frameworks across a distributed, multi-technology environment
Minimum qualification:
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 10 years of progressive enterprise network engineering and/or architecture experience
- Demonstrated breadth across multiple networking domains — LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud-adjacent services
- Strong architectural judgment with the ability to translate business requirements into sound, scalable network designs
- Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to RFP processes and presenting technology recommendations to senior or executive leadership
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
- Experience collaborating with and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers
Technology Scope
Experience with the following technologies is preferred; equivalent expertise with comparable enterprise platforms is acceptable:
- Domain
- Technology / Platform
- LAN
- Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, traditional enterprise routing & switching
- WAN
- MPLS with redundancy, diversity, and resiliency design
- Wireless (Wi-Fi)
- Large-scale enterprise & manufacturing wireless deployments
- Firewalls
- Palo Alto Networks
- Network Security & Secure Access
- Zscaler (SASE/ZIA/ZPA)
- Private Cellular
- Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
- Two-Way Radio
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience architecting networks in large-scale, distributed enterprise manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with AI, automation frameworks, and network analytics platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Cisco ThousandEyes, or equivalent)
- Hands-on involvement in enterprise network transformation programs or large-scale migration initiatives
- Active industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent advanced credentials
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Hybrid contract: Standard business hours with flexibility required to support maintenance windows and critical production issues. (2 days a week, but subject to more time in office based on business needs)
- Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.