Network Architect

Job Title: Network Architect

Department: Information Technology

FLSA Status:
Exempt - Non-Represented

Reports To:
Chief Information Officer

Salary Range: $82,500- $97,000

JOB SUMMARY:

The Network Architect is responsible for the design, modernization, maintenance, monitoring, patching, update and documentation of the network and infrastructure across 4 sites as well as over 300 buses and stations. This position assists with strategic planning and innovative solutions and applies advanced technical knowledge to implement and support enterprise voice, video and data services that align with the Company’s business and IT objectives.

The Network Architect provides hands-on technical capabilities and manages simple and enterprise-wide projects from initiation to completion for the voice, video and data infrastructure. This position partners with stakeholders, vendors and the IT Department team to define requirements and to develop architecture for scalable and reliable network infrastructure to meet present and future business needs.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:

The Network Architect reports to the Director of Information Technology.

NATURE OF WORK AND JOB SCALE:

The Network Architect reviews all design plans prior to implementation of network changes; and reviews all post implementation documentation. This position is responsible for managing the performance and production of Cyber security analysts, network contractors, and ensures the established expectations are met. This position also monitors, maintains and updates network infrastructure, phones, bus technology and collaborates with the Network operations manager on server, SAN, phone and VM health.

The Network Architect has access to all administrative passwords, combinations to safes, and direct access to highly sensitive information. This position is a level 2 support position and will handle calls escalated from the help desk. The Network Architect also provides support to the other Senior Systems Administrators.

The Network Architect carries the on-call phone during off hours as part of the operations staff rotation. The on-call responsibilities require this position to be available at all times during their on-call rotation. While on-call, this position must address all issues that are deemed to be business-critical as soon as possible by either coming on-site or addressing the issues remotely. Any calls that come in during the on-call period that are not business-critical must be documented and sent to the appropriate IT representative to be addressed during the next business day.

During non-work hours, and during periods when this position is not on-call, if the Network Architect is available, it is expected that this position will help or provide assistance to the network engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: