Senior Network Architect

Primary Location: 5537 Glenwood Hills Pkwy, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Employee Status: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Who we are:

At LMCU, you'll find more than just a job - discover a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter. Join our talented team at Lake Michigan Credit Union and discover the difference an employer who puts people first can make in your career and life.

About this position: 

LMCU is looking for a Senior Network Architect who will be responsible for the architecture, design, and strategic direction of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure, including voice, video, and data systems. This role ensures high availability, scalability, and security of network systems while driving modernization, standardization, and long-term infrastructure strategy. The Senior Network Architect partners with IT leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to design solutions that meet current and future business needs.

What you’ll do: 

• Own the end-to-end network architecture across data center, branch, and cloud connectivity. Define and maintain network standards, design patterns, and reference architectures. Lead technology selection decisions (routing, SD-WAN, security, voice platforms). Develop and maintain long-term network roadmap and lifecycle strategy. Drive resiliency and DR design, including failover and redundancy strategies.

• Design complex network solutions including LAN / WAN / SD-WAN architectures, advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), segmentation, VLAN strategy, and QoS, secure edge and perimeter architecture, and data center Network Design. Lead design reviews and approve all significant network changes. Ensure solutions align with security and compliance requirements.

• Provide escalation support for complex network incidents. Oversee performance, capacity planning, and availability. Guide operational teams on troubleshooting standards and best practices. Ensure monitoring, observability, and alerting strategy is in place and effective.

• Lead architecture for major initiatives including SD-WAN deployments, data center design/ core refresh, voice / collaboration platform migrations, and security enhancements. Ensure projects follow standardized designs and governance. Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Evaluate vendors and solutions for new initiatives. Act as technical lead for vendor engagements and escalations. Support lifecycle management (hardware/software refresh strategy).

• Partner with Infrastructure/Server teams, Security and Compliance, Desktop and Service Desk teams. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers/admins. Support documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Adhere to and champion our core values of curious minds, collaborative hearts, and continuous excellence

• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

What you’ll bring:

• Seven or more years of network engineering and/or architecture experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, network engineering, computer engineering, or related field of study.

• Proven ability in leading or architecting enterprise-wide projects.

• Expertise in designing enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, high-availability, and disaster recovery network architectures.

• Strong knowledge of Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms, including BGP, routing policy, failover strategies, network security, and segmentation.

What you’ll get:

• All Employees: weekly pay and retirement savings options.

• Full Time Employees: comprehensive health coverage including medical (with prescription), dental, vision, HSA match, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

• To see a full list of our benefit offerings, check out this helpful guide!

Have additional questions about the role? Email the Talent Acquisition Team at: Careers@lmcu.org. 

If you lack access to the internet or require an accommodation in the application process, please send your resume via mail to P.O. BOX 2848, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2848.

LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer