Network Architect

Role

Network Architect – Group Manager I – Telco Engineering

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and scalable data center architectures (Spine-Leaf).
• Architect and support highly available and secure networking environments across on‑prem and hybrid landscapes.
• Deploy and manage Aruba/HPE networking solutions, including Controllers, Air Wave, Central, Clear Pass, and Access Points.
• Configure and optimize routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Multicast, and RIP.
• Implement and manage network services and tools, including F5 GTM/LTM, VPN, SSH, Proxy, IDS/IPS, Net Flow, and QoS.
• Design and support secure network environments, including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and device hardening.

• Strong expertise in networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM.
• Hands‑on experience with routing & switching, including enterprise and data‑center environments.
• Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 networking.
• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Proficiency in network security technologies: firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, SIEM.
• Experience with NAT, ACLs, web security, and traffic management.
• Exposure to network monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Net Flow).
• Solid understanding of WAN, SD‑WAN, and global networking architecture.
• Experience with structured cabling and physical infrastructure is a plus.
• Certifications such as Aruba (ACMP/ACSP), CCNP/CCIE, or equivalent.
• Experience working in large‑scale enterprise or global environments.
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) is an added advantage.

Location:

Texas
Compensation Range: $114,000–$171,000

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, and optional short‑term disability.

Additional benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and commuting expenses. Part‑time and temporary employees receive comparable sick leave and 401(k) benefits. Benefits for employees in Puerto Rico vary.

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. UST will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.