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# Network Architect-Must Reside in Pittsburgh PA in Pittsburgh

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Scaled Agile Framework, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cloud Migration, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/network-architect-must-reside-pittsburgh-pa-pittsburgh-31553045

## About the Role

* Minimum 7 years of enterprise networking experience

 * Strong network architecture and enterprise network design experience

 * Experience with cloud and on-premise network environments

 * Strong network security background

 * Experience with routing, switching, firewalls, network protocols, segmentation, and enterprise connectivity

 * Experience designing highly available and resilient network environments

 * Knowledge of network automation and orchestration

 * Experience leading major network implementations or transformation projects

 * Strong understanding of IT risk, security controls, change management, and network administration

 * Excellent communication and technical leadership skills

 * 3+ years owning or designing enterprise-level architecture changes

 * Banking, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience

 * Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar certifications

 * Agile SAFe experience

 * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000

Candidates must currently reside in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Network Architect looking to take ownership of enterprise network strategy, modernization, cloud transformation, security, and resiliency.

## Description

This is a senior-level role focused on enterprise network architecture, security, cloud transformation, resiliency, and modernization. We are looking for someone with at least 7 years of enterprise networking experience who has progressed beyond day-to-day network administration into network design and architecture.

Responsibilities

 * Design secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise network solutions

 * Lead network modernization and cloud transformation initiatives

 * Architect network solutions across cloud and on-premise environments

 * Provide technical leadership for network security, architecture, and infrastructure projects

 * Lead integration of new technologies into the enterprise environment

 * Establish network architecture, security standards, and best practices

 * Design network automation and orchestration solutions

 * Support network resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity

 * Evaluate emerging network, cloud, security, and automation technologies

 * Partner with security, infrastructure, architecture, risk, and business teams

 * Provide architectural review and guidance for major technology initiatives


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