Network Architect
Core
Designing and implementing standardized IP addressing, routing, and switching schemes across a multi-site academic network and hybrid cloud environment.
Role type
Senior Network Architect (Infrastructure)
Builds
Campus IP schemes, Re-IP strategies, load-balancing architectures, and hybrid/multi-cloud connectivity.
Domain
Higher Education / Network Infrastructure
Required skills
Routing and switching, IP addressing and subnetting, VLANs/VRF Lite/SVIs, Cisco configuration, F5 load balancing, hybrid/multi-cloud design, Palo Alto firewalls, NAC/802.1X, DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
Preferred skills
Aruba, Fortinet, complex multi-site environments.
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, Aruba, Fortinet, Infoblox, Windows.
Responsibilities
Assess current IP schemes and dependencies; Develop Re-IP strategies and cutover plans; Audit campus and data center networks; Implement changes and validate them; Prepare design documents and transfer knowledge.
