Plug Power · 16 hours ago
Enterprise Network Architect
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expPlug Power is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Architect to be accountable for the direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise Network Infrastructure Architecture. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting high-performance network solutions that meet dynamic business requirements while collaborating with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
EnergyFuel CellIndustrialManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Coordinate network strategies, participate in technology selection activities, and work with the business and IT stakeholders to ensure the long-term network infrastructure technology plan
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and communicate long term vision and comprehensive strategic plans for infrastructure and enterprise architecture solutions
Serve as a hands-on technical expert for enterprise-wide network infrastructure technology
Define principles/standards for infrastructure and/or enterprise architecture
Lead vendor evaluation and selection of network technology solution
Design and implement new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
Assist the Operations team with the installation, configuration, and support of networking equipment including NextGen firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN performance and monitoring
Network Design & Implementation: Develop and implement enterprise-wide network architectures, including WAN, LAN, and WiFi designs, ensuring scalability and security
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry
Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades
Create complex design artifacts including network layouts and logical/physical designs
Ensure proper documentation including design, procedural and lessons learned; maintain and update existing documentation
Develop and evaluate system/network performance criteria and measurement methods
Research current technology and provide ongoing information to management, peers, and network users regarding enhancements and innovations
Attend meetings with business stakeholders to assess needs and provide effective network solutions aligned with organizational goals
Assist the operations team with the management, and monitoring of enterprise networks including (but not limited to) LAN/WAN//SAN/OT/IoT/Hybrid Cloud
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related area of study
7+ years of experience providing network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterprise-class environment with a complex network architecture
Experience with Network Design in complex environments (legacy and SDA)
Exposure to IPSec frameworks and encryption techniques
Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 connectionless protocols, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, DMVPN, VxLAN routing protocols, including iSCSI and fibre channel storage network protocols
Insight and experience with ESX networking, including distributed switching
Experience integrating Legacy/old Hardware into the DNA platform
Extensive experience with Wireless (WiFi) network design, implementation, and maintenance
Experience configuring policies on an ISE server to support role-based network access control
Experience with Cisco routing and Aruba (AOS-CX) switching
Experience with Cisco Next Gen Firewalls
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership
Preferred
Cisco certifications highly desired
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
401(k) with 5% company match
Bonus eligibility
Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
Paid Holidays
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral program
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Plug Power
Plug Power is a provider of clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.97BKey Investors
NYSERDAYorkville AdvisorsUS Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $399.4M
2025-10-08Post Ipo Equity· $370M
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Andrew Marsh
CEO
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Dean Fullerton
Chief Operating Officer
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