Network Architect Consultant
Core
Define and advance enterprise data network long-term technical vision, leading architecture and engineering for LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, and hybrid networking in complex, mission-critical environments.
Role type
Senior Network Architect (Enterprise)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise network infrastructure across campus, data centers, and cloud platforms
Domain
Higher Education / Enterprise Networking
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, LAN/WAN technologies, Juniper routing and switching, TCP/IP, routing protocols, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, infrastructure modernization, lifecycle and capacity planning, network security, Fortinet firewalls, VPN/SASE, NAC, segmentation, AWS or Azure cloud, hybrid networking, network automation, orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, network monitoring, observability, analytics, performance management
Preferred skills
Enterprise network strategies, standards development, reference architectures, roadmaps, higher education environments, Aruba and Cisco switching and wireless, software-defined networking, telemetry, virtualization, cloud networking, zero-trust, secure network architecture, facilities coordination, JNCIP-ENT, Fortinet FCP, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, Aruba or AWS/Azure networking certification, ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Security+
Technologies
AWS, Aruba, Azure, Cisco, ITIL, LAN, Network Security, TCP/IP, VPN, Windows Firewall
Responsibilities
Define and advance enterprise data networks long-term technical vision, translating institutional needs into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. Lead architecture and engineering across enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, cloud, hybrid networking, and network security, including complex modernization and implementation initiatives. Design and optimize highly available connectivity across campus, data centers, cloud platforms, and external services; perform hands-on engineering when needed. Establish and maintain architecture and engineering standards, reference architectures, roadmaps, lifecycle recommendations, network diagrams, and technical documentation; review designs developed by other staff. Analyze business, institutional, and technical requirements and turn them into network designs and implementation plans. Lead modernization, lifecycle and capacity planning, and remediation of aging or at-risk infrastructure. Advance network automation, orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, observability, alerting, analytics, and operational metrics to improve consistency and proactively manage network health, capacity, performance, and efficiency. Serve as a senior technical resource and Tier III escalation point, providing advanced troubleshooting and guidance for complex incidents, engineering challenges, and architecture decisions. Coordinate with Network Operations, Information Security, Cloud Services, Physical Network Infrastructure, Facilities Planning, project teams, vendors, contractors, consultants, and campus stakeholders. Evaluate emerging technologies and support procurement, vendor evaluations, investment decisions, and long-term infrastructure planning. Mentor technical staff, transfer knowledge, and support sustainable operations; participate in maintenance windows and after-hours support when required.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
