IT Architect

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

23h

About The Position

The IT Network Architect is a senior technical leader and subject-matter expert responsible for the architecture, design, governance, strategic direction, and technical oversight of enterprise network infrastructure supporting the University of Kansas. Under general direction and with a high degree of autonomy, this position leads the development and implementation of network architecture and technology solutions for a large, complex enterprise environment. The role provides architectural leadership for enterprise networking initiatives, develops network architecture standards, evaluates emerging technologies, and creates technical roadmaps. It collaborates with KU IT leadership, engineers, architects, security personnel, University stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to develop and implement solutions that support University priorities. The position leads enterprise network architecture, design, technical standards, governance, coordination, and implementation. It establishes engineering practices and provides advanced technical guidance, mentors technical professionals, and serves as a senior escalation point for complex network issues. It also helps shape network infrastructure strategy, roadmaps, technology evaluations, and major technology initiatives. KU does not provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and ten years of relevant professional experience; or an associate degree and eight years of relevant professional experience; or a bachelor's degree and six years of relevant professional experience.
Three years of technical administration, engineering, or design experience with networks in a large enterprise-scale IT environment.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or providing technical leadership for complex network infrastructure, as shown in application materials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated through application materials and work experience.
Experience working collaboratively across technical teams and with customers, stakeholders, or technology vendors, as shown in application materials.
Submit a cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a list of three professional references.
KU does not provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture, design, technical standards, governance, coordination, and implementation of enterprise networking technologies supporting the University of Kansas.
Develop network architecture and engineering standards that promote reliability, scalability, performance, security, supportability, and operational consistency.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for major network infrastructure initiatives and complex technology solutions.
Consult with University stakeholders and KU IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into infrastructure designs.
Evaluate proposed network designs, technologies, and solutions for alignment with enterprise architecture, technical standards, and long-term University requirements.
Establish, maintain, and improve standards, engineering practices, processes, and technical requirements for enterprise network infrastructure and related services.
Provide advanced technical consultation on complex infrastructure designs and technology decisions.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to IT Engineers and other technical professionals.
Review major network changes, designs, and implementation plans, and provide technical direction on architectural or engineering decisions.
Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, security, manageability, scalability, and efficiency of enterprise network services.
Serve as a senior escalation point and technical authority for complex issues affecting enterprise network infrastructure and services.
Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex network architecture, performance, availability, configuration, hardware, and service issues.
Coordinate with engineers, KU IT teams, technology vendors, and external partners to resolve incidents and problems requiring advanced technical expertise.
Analyze recurring or systemic issues and develop architectural, engineering, automation, or operational improvements to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
Provide technical oversight of network monitoring, capacity management, configuration management, lifecycle management, and other enterprise network operations systems.
Develop and review network operational procedures, technical documentation, and engineering standards.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps addressing infrastructure lifecycle, capacity, resilience, security, automation, modernization, and emerging technology requirements.
Evaluate emerging networking, cloud networking, automation, and security technologies and recommend adoption, standards, architecture, and long-term direction.
Provide technical input into infrastructure planning, technology investments, vendor evaluations, and major technology initiatives.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.