Senior Network Architect at Waters Corporation
Milford, MA
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Jul 13, 2026
Milford, MA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior network architecture role responsible for the design, strategic planning, and optimization of a global enterprise IP network spanning data centers, campuses, manufacturing sites, and remote offices. The position involves setting engineering standards, developing technology roadmaps, and collaborating with internal teams and external service providers. It suits a deeply experienced network engineer with a strong background in Cisco technologies, enterprise security, and DNS/DHCP solutions.
Senior level · 10+ years · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $164,183 (middle half $125,582–$177,601).
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Why we read it this way (9)
The job title is not stated in the posting; the role is inferred as a senior network architect based on the responsibilities and qualifications described.
The location is inferred as Waters Corporation's headquarters in Milford, MA (Boston metro area); no explicit work location or remote policy is stated in the posting.
The degree requirement states 'undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and/or equivalent experience/certification' — the 'and/or equivalent' language means no hard degree gate; the degree requirement is set to None.
The 10+ years requirement applies across multiple named areas simultaneously (enterprise network design, DNS/DHCP, Cisco, network virtualization, routing/switching, TCP/IP, documentation); the overall years minimum is set to 10 as the highest stated role-level floor.
The 8+ years requirement applies to a second cluster of areas (security technologies, compliance standards, MSP governance, network monitoring, enterprise delivery); these are captured with the years demanded of 8 on the relevant skills.
CCIE, CCNP, and PCNSE are listed under the Preferred section and are treated as interchangeable certification options rather than separate requirements.
Network security product experience, identity/access control protocols, SDN, automation tools, ROBO/WAN design, data center/campus design, wireless design, M&A experience, risk assessments, Palo Alto Prisma Access, SD-WAN, and multi-cloud networking all appear under the Preferred section.
Soft skills (problem-solving, communication, change management) and general office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are listed under Preferred but are not concrete named technologies and are omitted from the skills list per extraction rules; Visio is retained as a named tool.
Ignored 7 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Enterprise network design, Network architecture documentation, MSP governance, Network automation, WAN design, Wireless network design, Palo Alto Prisma Access.
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