Senior Network Architect

About the role

Our organization requires the services of a Senior Network Architect to serve as the technical authority for enterprise network architecture. This role involves providing strategic planning, solution design, governance, and technical leadership for a statewide network infrastructure. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise network architecture standards, roadmaps, and reference designs that support business operations, security requirements, cloud adoption, and technology modernization initiatives.

Location: Austin, Texas (Partial Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design for campus, WAN, SD‑WAN, wireless, cloud, security, and data‑center networking solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for long‑term infrastructure strategy.
• Develop network modernization strategies and lifecycle management plans.
• Provide architecture review and approval for major network projects and infrastructure initiatives.
• Design highly available, resilient, and secure network solutions supporting statewide operations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust, network segmentation, and security architecture strategies.
• Develop hybrid cloud networking architectures supporting Azure and future cloud initiatives.
• Lead network resiliency, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning efforts.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, and network diagrams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network engineering, operations, and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and design.
• 10+ years of experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.
• 8+ years of experience supporting State/Federal government networks.
• 8+ years of experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, WAN, and data‑center networking.
• 7+ years of experience in network security architecture and firewall design.
• 5+ years of experience with SD‑WAN architecture and deployment.
• 5+ years of experience with Cisco ISE or Network Access Control solutions.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• 5+ years of experience with large‑scale enterprise network modernization projects.
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership and architecture governance.
• 5+ years of experience in public‑sector or large‑enterprise network environments.
• 5+ years of experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• 5+ years of experience with ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, or enterprise monitoring platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with network automation and infrastructure‑as‑code concepts.
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco ACI architecture.
• 3+ years of experience with vendor management and technical SOW development.
• 2+ years of experience with Infoblox DDI/IPAM.
• 2+ years of experience with Zero Trust architecture and segmentation strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and additional discounts.
• On‑demand training program with access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars (available after 6 + months tenure).
• Certification discounts and perks for professional associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants.
• Certified Career Coach.
• Comprehensive “Welcome Packet” detailing full benefits, programs, support teams, and resources.