Sr. Network Architect

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
Job Details:
Job Level: 6


What does a Sr. Network Architect do at Swire Coca - Cola?
A Sr. Network Architect is responsible for designing, planning, and guiding the evolution of the organization's enterprise network infrastructure. This role ensures that network solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business and IT strategies. The Network Architect collaborates with business partners, project teams, and leadership to translate requirements into architectural designs, leveraging industry standards and enterprise frameworks such as LeanIX and TOGAF. This role is also key to driving modernization by identifying opportunities for automation, AI enabled operations, and continuous improvement across the network environment.

Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain high quality network architecture diagrams, standards, specifications, and reference models
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, high performing network architectures
• Research emerging technologies and recommend strategic improvements
• Maintain accurate and up to date “as built” documentation
• Provide architectural guidance and support across IT projects and SLP (Service Lifecycle Process) initiatives
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and validate requirements
• Present architectural proposals and decisions to leadership for review
• Support implementation teams to ensure solutions align with approved designs
• Apply LeanIX and TOGAF frameworks to support enterprise architecture governance and lifecycle management
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of network standards, policies, and best practices
• Ensure architectures meet organizational criteria for security, resiliency, compliance, and performance
• Identify opportunities to automate network operations and improve architectural efficiency
• Contribute to developing and integrating AI agents within the network capability stack

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience required
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, cloud networking certifications) preferred
• TOGAF certification is a plus. preferred
• ITIL 4 certification (Foundation or higher) preferred
• 6+ years of experience in network engineering, design, or architecture roles. required
• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, SD WAN, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewalls). required
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP). required
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and platforms (LeanIX preferred) required
• Experience with network automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python/PowerShell). preferred
• Exposure to AIOps or AI driven network management platforms. preferred
• Background working in large, distributed enterprise environments. preferred
• Deep understanding of protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, DNS/DHCP, VLANs, QoS
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and tools
• Proficiency with architecture and documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)
• Ability to clearly communicate complex te