Senior Network Systems Architect
| Company | Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA, Daly City, CA, USA, Bedford, MA, USA, Novato, CA, USA, Burlington, MA, USA |
| Salary | $184700 – $228200 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10–15+ years of experience in network and systems architecture, with a blend of cloud and on-premises responsibilities
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco ASA, and Azure Firewall, as well as Azure network design and deployment
- Solid understanding of core networking concepts such as BGP, IPsec, and high-availability configurations
- Demonstrated experience managing or collaborating with MSPs and supporting global operations
- Experience negotiating with and provisioning circuits through global telecom carriers
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in production environments
- Comfortable handling operational demands, including incident response, change control, capacity planning, and documentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging both technical teams and senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and infrastructure needs as the company grows and scales globally
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day operations, Architect, deploy, and manage hybrid infrastructure environments using Cisco Meraki, Azure networking services, and Cisco ASA firewalls
- Design and templatize scalable Meraki configurations and maintain consistent deployment practices across locations
- Create and maintain Hub-and-Spoke network architectures across Azure regions, ensuring resiliency, segmentation, and traffic control
- Provide a solid understanding of routing protocols, Azure routing, UDRs, NAT gateways, VPN/ExpressRoute gateways, and NVA-based architectures with multi-region failover support
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation including high-level designs, topology diagrams, and operational procedures
- Support operational excellence by serving as an escalation point for L1/L2/L3 network and systems issues and ensuring timely resolution
- Perform deep packet inspection and network troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark and NetFlow
- Participate in the planning, procurement, and provisioning of global circuits, including direct engagement and negotiation with carriers and service providers
- Collaborate with MSPs and internal teams to manage operations, incidents, capacity planning, and global deployments
- Familiar with automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline network and systems workflows
- Utilize tools like ThousandEyes, Azure Monitor, and log analytics to ensure observability and proactive incident response
- Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with IT security, infrastructure, and compliance teams
- Support growth and scaling initiatives by addressing evolving infrastructure needs, integrating new locations, and expanding global connectivity
- Contribute to the recruitment, mentorship, and development of junior and mid-level engineers
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Prior experience working in pharmaceutical or regulated industries
- Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policy configurations and core systems operations
- Experience with zero-trust network design, hybrid cloud security models, and compliance frameworks
- Certifications such as CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent