ENTERPRISE NETWORK ARCHITECT

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary Description

Directly accountable for designing and governing the enterprise and utility-specific network architecture to ensure alignment with business goals, technology strategies, and security requirements. Provide strategically focused direction, technical leadership, and architectural oversight for all network-related initiatives, including LAN / WAN, cloud networking, network security, and emerging technologies. Ensure all network security controls are implemented and managed in accordance with appropriate security principles, industry best practices, and applicable industry standards, including NERC CIP regulatory compliance standards. Partner and collaborate with infrastructure, operational, and other teams to effectuate scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures that support business and operational objectives and requirements. May serve as a project manager on network infrastructure projects and cross-train peers and other department team members, supporting knowledge sharing and development.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or related discipline is required. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive technical leadership experience in information technology space, with at least ten (10) years in network architecture or advanced network design roles in medium to large-scale environments and at least three (3) years of experience designing networks for both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. Certification as a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is required. Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), and design methodologies like Zero Trust or defense-in-depth are a plus.

Core Competencies : Adaptable, Collaborative, Communicator, Critical-Thinking, Detail-Oriented, and Outcome-Driven

Technical Competencies / Skills :

• LAN / WAN Technologies, including MPLS, Wi-Fi, Cellular, SD-WAN, and Cloud Networking Architectures
• Network Design Tools and Modeling
• Routing Protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Switching, VLANs, Firewalls, and Network Segmentation Strategies
• Technology Roadmaps and Lifecycle Management Plans
• IPv4 / IPv6 Addressing, Subnetting and Segmentation.
• IT and OT Network Protocols and Architecture
• Network Design Cybersecurity Principles
• Network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies
• Ability to produce detailed network diagrams and documentation

Soft Competencies / Skills :

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

This position may require occasional travel and work outside of standard business hours, including overnight stays. While performing duties in certain areas of the plant or at substations, there is potential exposure to hazards typical of industrial environments. Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Additionally, the role requires availability on a 24-hour basis to provide support in the event of critical system malfunctions, outages, or severe weather events.

“ Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”