The Network Architect serves as the senior technical authority for the design, evolution, and operational integrity of the institution’s enterprise network. This role is responsible for architecting scalable, resilient, and secure campus, data center, and wide-area networks that support the academic, research, and administrative missions of the university. In addition to hands-on architectural leadership, the Network Architect mentors the Network Engineers, ensuring reliable day-to-day network operations while advancing long-term strategic initiatives.
About This Role
The Network Architect serves as the senior technical authority for the design, evolution, and operational integrity of the institution’s enterprise network. This role is responsible for architecting scalable, resilient, and secure campus, data center, and wide-area networks that support the academic, research, and administrative missions of the university. In addition to hands-on architectural leadership, the Network Architect mentors the Network Engineers, ensuring reliable day-to-day network operations while advancing long-term strategic initiatives.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and nine years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture in higher-ed or similarly complex networks utilizing Cisco and Aruba technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in routing, switching, DHCP, data center networking, and WAN technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of network protocols; e.g. TCP/UDP, ICMP, SNMP, ARP, and routing protocols
- Demonstrated experience leading network operations and mentoring technical staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in a higher education.
- Advanced network certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent).
- Experience with hybrid or cloud-connected network architectures.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale network modernization initiatives.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Application Window
Applications close on: 11/20/26
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$100,800 - $120,000