IT Network Architect; is In-Person Position

IT Network Architect (This is an In-Person 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.

Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Supplemental Information Screening and Compliance:

• 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.

Preferences:

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

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment but occasionally requires travel to other locations.
• Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces.
• Occasional evenings, holidays, and/or weekend work may be required.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• Various types of paperwork and forms are handled in the performance of duties.