Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McDonald's is a leading global omni-channel restaurant brand focused on technology innovation to enhance customer experiences. The Senior Network Architect will design and evolve network infrastructure, integrating cloud platforms and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with multi-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Architect, Design and develop network solutions that address enterprise business requirements
- Develop methods to assess solutions, define selection criteria, and perform cost-benefit analyses
- Coordinate with managed service providers to assemble solutions that align with organizational needs
- Assist collaborators and partners in comprehending the current network, develop comprehensive documentation, and present networking matters to the architecture review board
- Technical change scrutiny, reviews and approvals, change plan validation, guidance, approvals
- Accountable for technology quality and business change results
- Prepare or review RACIs, SOWs, service offerings, and provide technical approval for outcomes
- Partner with GTIO towers, Global Cyber Security, and market teams to align network capabilities with business needs
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the organization
- Represent the network domain in enterprise architecture forums and organizational planning sessions
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in Enterprise network services, architecture, design and deployment, including hybrid cloud and datacenter environments
- Deep knowledge and expertise in GCP and AWS networking, including VPC design, Direct Connect, Interconnect, and Transit Gateways
- Hands-on experience with datacenters, SD-WAN, and Equinix Fabric or similar interconnect platforms
- Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OMP, OSPF), DNS, IPAM, and network security
- Good communication, documentation, and collaborator management skills
- Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, AWS/GCP Network Specialty, Terraform Associate
- Familiarity with restaurant or retail network architectures is a plus
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance.
- A 401(k) plan
- Adoption assistance program
- Educational assistance program
- Flexible ways of working
- Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
- Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
- Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald27s long-term incentive plan.
Company Overview
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
McDonald's has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 61 in 2025, 77 in 2024, 37 in 2023, 31 in 2022, 60 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.