Network Architect

Job Summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Network Architect to join the Network Shared Services team. The role focuses on designing and implementing core network solutions, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless technologies.

JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
• Lead efforts to evaluate new technologies and select new technology vendors
• Develop new network designs/architectures with input from technical peers
• Deploy/implement network solutions for LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless technologies
• Create design documentation such as as-built diagrams and descriptions of network standards/processes
• Aid in creating documentation for purposes of budgeting and presentations to IT leadership
• Act as the highest escalation point for troubleshooting issues within the network infrastructure
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 8+ years in networking, with at least three of those leading network design projects
• Ability to work well on cross-functional teams and reliably complete assigned action items
• Effective communication/coordination with key stakeholders when implementing network changes
• Effective communication with leadership on ongoing projects and advice on strategic decisions
• Experience working on DMZ environments and solid technical knowledge of load balancers and firewalls
• Experience creating and deploying enterprise-wide network routing designs
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise solutions for Wi-Fi
• Experience with datacenter architectures involving VXLAN leaf/spine
• Supporting operational technology (OT) systems and protocols commonly used in the oil and gas industry (e.g., SCADA, PLCs)
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST 800-82, Purdue Model for ICS)
• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Cisco professional or expert level certifications, or IT related bachelor’s degree
• Understanding of network programming technologies (Python, REST, GitHub, JSON, etc.)