Network Architect Consultant
Core
Lead enterprise network architecture, advanced engineering, modernization, and infrastructure implementation for a higher-education environment.
Role type
Senior IC Network Architect Consultant
Builds
Scalable, resilient, and secure LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and NAC solutions.
Domain
Higher Education / Enterprise Networking
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, LAN/WAN technologies, Juniper routing and switching, TCP/IP, enterprise routing protocols, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, network security architecture, Fortinet firewalls, VPN/SASE, NAC, network segmentation, AWS networking, Microsoft Azure networking, network automation, orchestration, scripting, Infrastructure as Code, network monitoring, observability, analytics, metrics, performance management
Preferred skills
Enterprise network strategy, architecture standards, reference architectures, long-term technology roadmaps, higher-education environment experience, Aruba and Cisco enterprise switching and wireless technologies, software-defined networks, telemetry, virtualization, project coordination, enterprise cybersecurity, Zero Trust, secure network architecture
Technologies
AWS, Aruba, Azure, Cisco, Fortinet, Oracle, Windows, TCP/IP, VPN, ITIL
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise network architecture, advanced engineering, modernization, and infrastructure implementation initiatives. Design scalable, resilient, and secure LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, VPN, firewall, and NAC solutions. Create enterprise network architectures, engineering standards, reference architectures, technical roadmaps, diagrams, and supporting documentation. Translate institutional, business, and technical needs into network designs and implementation strategies. Lead network modernization, lifecycle and capacity planning, resiliency, and high-availability initiatives. Advance network automation, orchestration, scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment practices. Develop and improve network monitoring, observability, telemetry, alerting, analytics, metrics, and performance management. Provide Tier III escalation support for complex network incidents and advanced troubleshooting. Coordinate with network operations, information security, cloud services, facilities planning, contractors, consultants, vendors, and campus stakeholders. Assess emerging technologies and provide technical recommendations for procurement and long-term infrastructure planning. Mentor operational teams and provide documentation and knowledge transfer. Participate in maintenance windows and provide after-hours support when required.
