Florida State University · 20 hours ago
Network Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expFlorida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking a Network Architect to manage and design advanced enterprise networks for their Northwest Regional Data Center. The role involves developing network architecture solutions, overseeing the installation and maintenance of network infrastructure, and providing technical guidance to staff and customers.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for customer firewalls, load balancers and infrastructure
Works with technical support to develop network architecture solutions that align with the overall University strategic direction
Responsible for providing technical direction and architecture to implement and manage highly advanced and complex enterprise networks for NWRDC and its City, State, College, University and K-12 customers
Manages the Tallahassee Fiber Loop, Tallahassee's connection point to the Florida LambdaRail
Coordinates and performs the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of various network infrastructure products
Responsible for designing integrated network solutions which may include routers, VPNs, IPS/IDS, protocol recommendations, network topologies and related systems
Acts as custodian of the network architecture process that interfaces with project and program managers to guide the scope and direction of network solutions
Formulates and defines system specifications and objectives through analysis of networking trends and NWRDC and customer needs
Determines and evaluates potential solutions, develops system specifications and requirements, designs and programs to meet the requirements, and tests and validates solutions
Ensures quality control by ongoing testing and feedback from the NWRDC customer community
Follows best practices for changing management and security as well as other guidelines and procedures provided by NWRDC and customers
Designs, installs, troubleshooting and maintenance for various routers, switches, firewall, VPN, and load balancing systems at NWRDC that may include IPS/IDS, protocol recommendations, network technologies, and related systems
Analyzes and evaluates networks including developing and recommending solutions to complex network problems
Assumes responsibility for the design, planning and implementation of LAN/WAN infrastructures
Assesses NWRDC customer networking trends and needs and provides network connectivity support both internally and for NWRDC customers
Provides guidance and assistance to all NWRDC staff members of both a technical and planning perspective
Assists in the revision and development of policy, procedure, and standards to ensure that operations and systems remain up-to-date and relevant in a dynamic networking environment
Work with technical support members to develop network architecture solutions that are aligned with the overall strategic direction of NWRDC
Participates in approved professional development opportunities per NWRDC's policy
Participates in an after-hours support and/or team on-call rotation in support of a 24/7 data center
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and six years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience. (Note: or a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)
Preferred
Network+ and CCNA or equivalent certifications
Benefits
Robust Total Rewards package
Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs
Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
Recent News
2025-11-24
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