IT Network Architect (This is an In-Person Position)

About the role

The Network Architect serves as the strategic leader responsible for designing, planning, and guiding the evolution of Bernalillo County’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on long-term architecture, scalability, security, and alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the county’s enterprise network architecture roadmap.
• Lead the design of complex, multi-site, hybrid (cloud/on-premises) network solutions.
• Ensure scalability, resilience, and security in all network designs.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to Network Engineers and IT staff.
• Establish standards, policies, and best practices for network operations.
• Serve as the escalation point for high-impact network issues.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud integration.
• Align network architecture with county-wide digital transformation goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including cybersecurity mandates.
• Partner with Information Security teams to embed security into network design.
• Document architecture decisions and maintain enterprise-level diagrams and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience in network engineering, design, or architecture.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Skills

• Cisco Network Certification (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or equivalent.

Benefits

In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging, the County offers many benefits such as generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Pay

$92,456.00 - $143,333.00

Schedule

Not specified

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment but occasionally requires travel to other locations.
• Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces.
• Occasional evenings, holidays, and/or weekend work may be required.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Typical equipment used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• Variety of types of paperwork and forms are handled in the performance of duties.