Network Architect

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, Tennessee is actively seeking a Network Architect to lead the design of mission-critical network infrastructure. You will ensure architectural alignment across systems while guiding technology initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in routing and switching protocols and experience with network segmentation, cloud-integrated networks, and possess strong leadership skills. A Bachelor’s degree is required with cloud certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking.
• 5+ years in architecture or solution design.
• Proven success in large-scale infrastructure rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of enterprise data network infrastructures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on network scalability.
• Define enterprise network standards and governance models.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud teams.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers.

Skills

Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Network segmentation (ISE)

Automated network administration (CCC)

Wireless networking

Cloud-integrated networks (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute)

Leadership and technical strategy

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Network Architect will lead the design of mission-critical network infrastructure, ensure architectural alignment across systems, and guide strategic technology initiatives. Define standards, lead complex migrations, and mentor engineering teams in delivering secure, high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of enterprise data network which will include but not limited to LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Data Centers and hybrid cloud network architectures

Serve as the subject matter expert on network scalability, fault tolerance, and security

Define enterprise network standards and governance models

Collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud teams on zero trust and segmentation frameworks

Oversee infrastructure upgrades and network redesigns

Mentor junior and senior engineers on design best practices

Requirements

Advanced expertise in:

• Routing and switching protocols like but not limited to BGP, OSPF and EIGRP, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Network segmentation (ISE) and automated network administration (CCC).
• Wireless networking

Experience architecting cloud-integrated networks (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute)

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance-driven networking standards

Strong leadership and technical strategy skills

Excellent communication with executives, vendors, and technical teams

Ability to manage ambiguity and large-scale infrastructure complexity

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required

Master’s degree is preferred

Certifications

Cloud certifications strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with 5+ in architecture or solution design

Proven success in large-scale infrastructure rollouts or transformations

Experience leading multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs