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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Network Architect - **Company:** TexasConnect, Inc. - **Location:** Lubbock, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Analysis, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Identity Services Engine, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco Firewalls, Routing & Switching, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b809b288311a2aa ## About the Role Do you have experience in Wireless network deployment projects?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field. * 10 or more years of experience providing network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterpriseclass environment with a complex network architecture. * Cisco routing and switching experience. * Cisco Firewalls experience. * Cisco Wireless experience. * F5 Load Balancers experience. * Infoblox (DNS & DHCP) experience. * Network Design of complex environments (legacy and SDA). * Integration of difference technologies, services and technologies. * CCDP Design (Specialty) OR CCNP Routing & Switching (Specialty) OR CCNP Data Center (Specialty) OR CCNP Wireless (Specialty) * Cisco DNA * Cisco ISE * Cisco ACI ## Description The Enterprise Network Architect is responsible for designing, supporting, managing, and maintaining the network infrastructure. Conducts network analysis, modeling, and planning. Serves as architect consultant for all initiatives across the network, including design and infrastructure. The Architect will design complex LAN and WAN strategies to meet a broad spectrum of business needs; coordinate the implementation, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN systems including procurement, installation, configuration, and management; provide strategic planning, evaluations, and recommendations to users and management; and create and maintain proper record of network design and solutions. Demonstrates the ability to understand expectations and partners with technology for desired business results. Utilizes strategic long-term vision in partnering business and technology while determining business direction., * Coordinate network strategies, participate in technology selection activities, and work with the business and IT stakeholders to ensure the longterm 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 handson technical expert for enterprisewide 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. * Install, configure, and support network equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN performance and monitoring. * Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, DNS and DHCP servers, and other hardware. * Design, implement, and support firewalls, sitetosite VPNs, and remoteaccess VPNs. * 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. * Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. * Procure network equipment and manage subcontractors involved with network installation. * Submit changes to arrange scheduled software and firmware updates keeping equipment patched and to the latest system releases. * 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. * Produce clearly written technical deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders including design diagrams and planning guides. * Develop and evaluate system/network performance criteria and measurement methods. * Research current technology; provides ongoing information to management, peers, and network users regarding enhancements and innovations. * Design and implementation of Legacy Networks. * Design and implementation of SDA Networks (DNA and ACI). * Create, modify and troubleshoot Cisco ISE policies. * Create and maintain proper record of network design and solutions. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)