Network Architect - This is an in-person position

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Architect serves as the strategic leader responsible for designing, planning, and guiding the evolution of Bernalillo County’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on long-term architecture, scalability, security, and alignment with organizational goals. The Network Architect provides technical vision, ensures compliance with industry standards, and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on network strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.
Ten (10) years of progressive experience in network engineering, design, or architecture.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Network Certification (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the county’s enterprise network architecture roadmap.
Lead the design of complex, multi-site, hybrid (cloud/on-premises) network solutions.
Ensure scalability, resilience, and security in all network designs.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to Network Engineers and IT staff.
Establish standards, policies, and best practices for network operations.
Serve as the escalation point for high-impact network issues.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud integration.
Align network architecture with county-wide digital transformation goals.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including cybersecurity mandates.
Partner with Information Security teams to embed security into network design.
Document architecture decisions and maintain enterprise-level diagrams and standards.