AVP Network - Network Architect

NFP • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $156,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wealthspire is seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to design, build, and operate a secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise network environment. This role is critical to supporting Wealthspire’s modern cloud-first strategy, hybrid workforce, and ongoing growth initiatives, including carve-outs and future M&A integrations. The Network Architect will serve as the technical authority for connectivity, networking standards, and network security, partnering closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to ensure reliable and high-performing services across the firm.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in a complex environment.
• Deep hands-on expertise with SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching, and cloud networking (Azure).
• Experience supporting hybrid workforces and multi-site enterprise environments.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Azure Networking) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Engineering Design and maintain enterprise network architecture, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, cloud connectivity (Azure), and telephony/network integrations.
• Establish architecture standards, documentation, and roadmaps for routing, switching, segmentation, firewalling, and zero-trust networking.
• Architect, implement, and support enterprise network solutions across corporate offices, data centers, and cloud environments.
• Support Microsoft-centric environments (Azure, M365, Intune) with secure and optimized connectivity.
• Operations & Reliability Oversee network monitoring, performance tuning, high availability, and incident response.
• Ensure redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery capabilities are tested and maintained.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network issues and incidents.
• Drive configuration, change, and lifecycle management best practices.
• Security & Compliance Partner with the CISO organization on IAM integration, firewall policies, endpoint connectivity, and secure remote access.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SEC, GDPR, NYDFS).
• Carve-Outs & M&A Execute network separation and integration activities aligned to carve-out timelines.
• Lead network-related activities for carve-outs, separations, and M&A integrations, including developing repeatable playbooks.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage network service providers, ISPs, telecom vendors, and MSPs, including day-to-day Technology operations and vendor relationships.
• Drive SLA performance, cost optimization, and vendor consolidation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Service Desk, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to deliver seamless employee experiences.

Benefits

• Wealthspire is proud to offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes a competitive salary, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, exclusive discount programs, and robust health and wellness benefits.
• Our culture is rooted in putting people first - nurturing lasting relationships with our employees and fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level