Network Architect
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Job description
The Network Architect I is an early-career architecture role responsible for supporting the design, documentation, and implementation of enterprise network solutions under the direction of a Senior Network Architect. This role contributes to network modernization initiatives across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments, assisting with solution design, standards documentation, and technology evaluation while developing architectural expertise., Architecture & Design Support
- Assist in developing network architecture designs across campus, data center, WAN, and cloud environments.
- Contribute to reference architectures, standards, and design documentation.
- Support architecture reviews led by senior architects.
Engineering & Project Support
- Collaborate with engineering teams during implementation and delivery phases.
- Assist with solution designs for network refresh, cloud connectivity, and NAC initiatives.
- Contribute to low-level designs under architectural guidance.
Security & Reliability
- Support secure and resilient network designs including segmentation and access control.
- Assist with Network Access Control solutions including Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass.
Modern Networking & Development
- Participate in automation, cloud networking, and modernization initiatives
- Maintain awareness of emerging networking technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 4-6 years of enterprise network engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, and networking fundamentals.
- CCIE Required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure/AWS), and data center networking.
- Experience with Cisco enterprise platforms.
- Exposure to Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Accountability
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Safety
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Process & Analytical Ability
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) - Level Two
- Emerging Technology - Level Three
- IT Standards, Procedures, Policies - Level Three
- Business Assessment - Level Three
- Information Management - Level Two
- Product and Vendor Evaluation - Level Three
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.