Sr. Network Architect

Lam Research

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $137,000–$287,000 / yr
Posted: 149 days ago
Closes: Jul 14, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $212k

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This role pays more than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $137,125–$195,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 376 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,000–$231,000 across 184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Network Architect

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As a senior-level Network Architect, you will join a dynamic team responsible for shaping the organization’s network infrastructure to meet business objectives. Your role involves developing high-level architectural blueprints, setting standards for various network types including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud environments, and collaborating with cybersecurity and cloud teams to ensure long-term stability and performance. You will create multi-year roadmaps, design complex routing solutions, and promote automation using tools like Ansible and Terraform. Essential skills include in-depth knowledge of the OSI model, experience with Cisco products such as Nexus switches and Catalyst routers, and familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls and F5 load balancers. Additionally, expertise in public cloud environments and Zero-Trust networking is highly valued for this role that demands technical leadership and collaboration across multiple teams.

Skills

BGP EIGRP EVPN/VXLAN SD-WAN VPNs Palo Alto Networks F5 Load Balancer Cisco Nexus Cisco Catalyst RADAN Terraform Ansible Python ISO 27001 Zscaler Netskope Zero-Trust Networking CCNP CCIE PCNSE Azure Network Engineer Associate

What you'll do

Develop network architecture aligned with business goals.
Create multi-year roadmaps for growth, resilience, and security.
Produce HLD/LLD documents for complex network solutions.
Design scalable routing integrated with advanced security measures.
Ensure high availability, redundancy, and performance optimization.
Collaborate on secure architecture to maintain compliance standards.
Act as top-tier escalation point for resolving complex issues.

What we're looking for

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 15+ years of networking experience.
Designed at least three significant network solutions.
Expertise in OSI model, LAN/WAN/WLAN technologies, and protocols like DNS, HTTP, SSL, 802.1x, Load Balancing, SD-WAN, and PKI.
Proficient with Cisco products including Nexus/Catalyst switches, routers, WLC, ISE.
Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewall and F5 load balancer configuration/troubleshooting.
CCNP or CCIE certification required; PCNSE and Azure Network Engineer Associate certifications preferred.

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