Enterprise Network Architect

Job Summary

Seeking an Enterprise Network Architect. This is a high-impact, visionary role designed for a technologist who thrives at the intersection of critical infrastructure and cutting-edge cloud strategy.

You will be the primary architect responsible for the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), ensuring the networks powering both corporate offices and the electrical grid are resilient, secure, and future-proof.

Location:

Tampa, Florida
Job type:
Permanent
Salary: $140, per year

Work hours:

9am to 5pm

Education:

Bachelors

• Architectural Vision:
  Direct the design and governance of enterprise-scale network architectures, bridging on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• IT/OT Convergence:
  Lead the strategic integration of corporate IT networks with industrial control systems (OT), ensuring seamless but secure interoperability.
• Compliance & Security:
  Serve as the architectural guardian for NERC CIP regulatory standards. Implement Zero Trust frameworks, network segmentation, and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Strategic
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Develop and maintain long-term blueprints for SD-WAN, SDN, and Next-Gen wireless (Cellular/Wi-Fi) adoption.
• Technical Authority:
  Act as the lead SME for vendor selections, proof-of-concept initiatives, and high-level technical escalations.

• Total IT Leadership: 15+ years of progressive technical experience.
• Architectural Depth: 10+ years specifically in network architecture or advanced design for large-scale environments.
• Domain Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience designing networks for Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Telecommunications (Required).
• Credentialing:
  At least one of the following is required: CCIE, CISSP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, or CISM.

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K plan (based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.