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• Own and evolve enterprise network architecture and the multi-year technology roadmap, including platform standards, topology design, and lifecycle planning for switching, routing, and security infrastructure
• Lead the design, planning, and execution of the Cisco-to-Juniper platform migration, including risk assessment, cutover planning, and post-migration validation
• Collaborate with the Information Security team on network security policy, firewall rule management, and traffic flow analysis, and mentor supporting network staff
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• Own and continuously evolve enterprise network architecture and the multi-year technology roadmap, including platform standards, topology design, and lifecycle planning for switching, routing, and security infrastructure
• Lead the design, planning, and execution of network platform migrations and major technology transitions, including risk assessment, cutover planning, and post-migration validation
• Design and implement network segmentation strategies — including trust zones, VLANs, NAC, and 802.1X to enforce security boundaries and meet entity-specific and regulatory isolation requirements
• Perform hands-on configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of switching, routing, and firewall infrastructure across campus, datacenter, and edge environments
• Architect and maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, including VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, VNets, NSGs, and multi-subscription routing
• Serve as the escalation point for complex network incidents, performing root cause analysis and driving remediation for issues affecting production systems
• Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day guidance to network administration staff, building team capability on current and emerging platforms
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and diagrams, ensuring architecture decisions are captured and repeatable
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and vendor products, and recommend investments aligned to organizational strategy and budget
• Manage network-related change control activities, including change proposals, testing, and coordination with the Change Advisory Board
• Collaborating with the Information Security team on network security policy, firewall rule management, and traffic flow analysis
• Present architecture strategy, project status, and technology investment recommendations to IT leadership and other non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for critical network incidents as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Required certifications: JNCIP-ENT (JNCIE-ENT preferred) and CCNP Enterprise or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure; Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate strongly preferred; or ability to obtain required certifications within the first 12 months of employment as a condition of employment
• 10+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience
• 5+ years of network architecture and design ownership; not participation, but accountable decision-making
• Hands-on experience deploying and administering Juniper EX Series switching and SRX Series security platforms, and administering Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, in a production enterprise environment
• Experience designing and implementing network segmentation, trust zones, VLANs, NAC, and 802.1X in a multi-entity or multi-tenant environment, ideally with compliance-aware requirements such as FINRA or SOC2
• Experience with Microsoft Azure hybrid networking in multi-subscription environments, including VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and hub-spoke topologies

• Demonstrated ability leading or executing a network platform migration in a production enterprise environment.
• Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor in a lean team
• Skilled in Juniper EX Series (access/distribution/core switching), SRX Series (stateful firewall, routing, security policy).
• Knowledge with Network security policy design, firewall rule management, traffic flow analysis
• Ability to present architecture and investment recommendations to non-technical leadership
• Knowledgeable in nonprofit, public sector, or multi-affiliate organizational environments

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year

• Salary commensurate with experience
• The health and safety of our employees and members is our top priority
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check

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