Network Architect

Targa Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Network Architect to join the Network Shared Services team in Houston, designing and implementing core network solutions across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless. The role involves evaluating technologies, collaborating with SMEs, and advising on trends to improve network security and align with business needs.

You will work with Enterprise Architect Review Board members and senior leaders, creating design documentation and deploying

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in networking with leading network design projects
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver action items
• Effective communication with stakeholders and leadership on projects
• Experience with DMZ, load balancers, firewalls, and enterprise routing/Wi‑Fi design
• Experience with VXLAN leaf/spine data center architectures
• Understanding OT cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-82, Purdue Model) and OT protocols

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from business units, InfoSec, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
• Lead evaluation of new technologies and vendors
• Develop new network designs/architectures with input from peers
• Deploy network solutions for LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless
• Create design docs and diagrams of network standards and processes
• Assist with budgeting docs and IT leadership presentations
• Serve as highest escalation for network infrastructure issues
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Networking

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder communication

OT/ICS knowledge

VXLAN/Leaf-Spine

Firewall/Load balancer

Wi-Fi design

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

REST

GitHub

JSON

Job description

Job Summary

Targa Resources is looking for a Network Architect to join the Network Shared Services team with the focus on designing and implementing core network solutions. This role provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of network technologies within routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless. The role also involves evaluating, advising, collaborating with other subject matter experts and meeting with Enterprise Architect Review Board team members on the latest technology trends. This Network Architect will play a key role in developing/deploying solutions that improve Targa’s network security as well as address changing needs within the business. The skills that are required to have success in this role include strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as a deep technical understanding of the network technologies used by Targa.

JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
• Lead efforts to evaluate new technologies and select new technology vendors
• Develop new network designs/architectures with input from technical peers
• Deploy/implement network solutions for LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless technologies
• Create design documentation such as as-built diagrams and descriptions of network standards/processes
• Assist with creating documentation for purposes of budgeting and presentations to IT leadership
• Act as highest escalation point for troubleshooting issues within the network infrastructure
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 8+ years in networking, with at least three of those leading network design projects
• Ability to work well on cross-functional teams and reliably complete assigned action items
• Ability to effectively communicate/coordinate w/ key stakeholders when implementing network changes
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership on ongoing projects and advise on strategic decisions
• Experience working on DMZ environments and solid technical knowledge of load balancers and firewalls
• Experience creating and deploying enterprise-wide network routing designs
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise solutions for Wi‑Fi
• Experience w/ datacenter architectures involving VXLAN leaf/spine
• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) systems and protocols commonly used in the oil and gas industry (e.g., SCADA, PLCs)
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST 800‑82, Purdue Model for ICs)
• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Cisco professional or expert level certifications, or IT related bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Understanding of network programming technologies (Python, REST, GitHub, JSON, etc.) a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work‑related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.