Network Architect

Jobtailor; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking an experienced network architect to gather requirements, design, deploy, and document enterprise LAN/WAN, firewall, load-balancer, and wireless solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams and advise leadership on strategic network decisions.

The role emphasizes strong vendor evaluation, security posture, and scalable VXLAN/Data Center architectures, with extensive collaboration across IT and business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of networking experience with 3+ years leading network design projects.
• Cisco Professional- or Expert-Level Certifications or related IT degree is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in computer sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups.
• Lead evaluation of new technologies and selection of technology vendors.
• Develop network designs with input from technical peers.
• Deploy LAN/WAN, firewall, load-balancing, and wireless network solutions.
• Create as-built diagrams and documentation describing network standards and processes.
• Assist with budgeting documentation and IT leadership presentations.
• Serve as escalation point for troubleshooting within ONEOK's network infrastructure.
• Evaluate and improve network security and address changing business needs.
• Advise leadership on strategic network decisions and ongoing projects.

Skills

Network Design

LAN/WAN Implementation

Firewall Configuration

Load-Balancing Solutions

Enterprise Wi-Fi Deployment

DMZ Environments

VXLAN Leaf/Spine

Network Programming

As-Built Documentation

Network Troubleshooting

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Coordination

Leadership Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco Certifications

Job description

• Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
• Lead evaluation of new technologies and selection of technology vendors
• Develop network designs and architectures with input from technical peers
• Deploy and implement LAN/WAN, firewall, load-balancing, and wireless network solutions
• Create as-built diagrams and documentation describing network standards and processes
• Assist with documentation for budgeting and presentations to IT leadership
• Serve as the highest escalation point for troubleshooting issues within ONEOK's network infrastructure
• Evaluate and improve network security and address changing business needs
• Advise leadership on strategic network decisions and ongoing projects

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of networking experience, including at least 3 years leading network design projects
• Cisco professional- or expert-level certifications, or an IT-related bachelor's degree, a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in computer sciences or equivalent combination of formal education and job-related experience
• Typically 10+ years of experience in a discipline relevant to core IT architecture
• Strong technical knowledge of DMZ environments, load balancers, and firewalls
• Experience creating and deploying enterprise-wide network routing designs
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise Wi-Fi solutions
• Experience with datacenter architectures involving VXLAN leaf/spine and traditional layer 2 leaf/spine
• Understanding of network programming technologies including Python, REST, GitHub, and JSON, a plus
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and complete assigned action items reliably
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with key stakeholders during network changes
• Ability to communicate with leadership on projects and advise on strategic decisions
• Must live in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area
• Must be able to travel occasionally for office meetings and potentially secondary datacenter or remote-site visits

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in network design and architecture, with a strong focus on deploying and implementing LAN/WAN, firewall, and load-balancing solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership on strategic network decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Design Leadership
• Cisco Certifications
• Enterprise Network Routing
• Network Security Evaluation
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Design
• LAN/WAN Implementation
• Firewall Configuration
• Load-Balancing Solutions
• Enterprise Wi-Fi Deployment
• DMZ Environments
• VXLAN Leaf/Spine Architecture
• Network Programming (Python, REST, JSON)
• As-Built Documentation
• Network Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Reliability in Action Items

Certifications & Qualifications

• Cisco Professional-Level Certification
• Cisco Expert-Level Certification

Industry Keywords

• IT Architecture
• Network Infrastructure
• Datacenter Architecture
• Network Standards
• Budget Documentation