Information Technology Network Architect

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

18h

About The Position

The Network Architect serves as the technical and strategic lead for the RELLIS campus network. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and evolving the campus-wide network architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and security. The role provides technical oversight, establishes engineering standards, and leads the Network Team in delivering Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for all RELLIS partners and facilities. The architect leads complex design initiatives, coordinates enterprise-level implementations, and functions as the top technical escalation point for the network environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering, architecture, or related fields.
• Advanced networking certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP/CCIE).
• Demonstrated expertise with enterprise-scale networking, including routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies.
• Ability to manage diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with large-scale multi-tenant network environments.
• Experience with ITIL methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the RELLIS campus network architecture (LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, security overlays).
• Develop and enforce network engineering standards, design methodologies, and technical best practices.
• Review and approve network design plans and installation/testing standards
• Evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to RELLIS strategic objectives.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex network issues across the RELLIS environment.
• Oversee problem management processes, including root-cause analysis and enterprise troubleshooting.
• Ensure reliability, security, and performance of all network systems supporting RELLIS tenants.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Network Team, providing technical guidance and coordinating engineering activities.
• Set priorities, assign work, and oversee execution of network projects and operational tasks.
• Collaborate with campus leadership on planning, staffing, and long-term service delivery strategies.
• Provide technical leadership for major expansion efforts, new facility integrations, and network build-outs.
• Coordinate and supervise testing procedures to certify architectures meet required performance standards.
• Prepare and deliver project documentation, design packages, reports, and technical summaries.
• Manage technical relationships with equipment vendors, service providers, and external partners.
• Work with RELLIS tenants, agencies, and academic partners to define requirements and align services.
• Ensure network designs and operations comply with security, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, procedures, and audit-ready materials for continuity and quality assurance.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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