Network Infrastructure Architect

IDR, Inc.; Forsyth (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Engagement Manager

Award-winning culture

Job summary

IDR is seeking a Network Infrastructure Architect in Forsyth, GA, a hybrid role that leads enterprise network strategy, standardizes architectures, and guides modernization across multiple facilities. You will act as the principal technical authority for network design, security, Meraki deployments, and cloud integration with AWS/Azure, while managing vendor relationships and advising senior leadership.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, transportation of architectural

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture experience
• Experience designing and overseeing multi-site or distributed network environments
• Network security experience — segmentation, access control, policy enforcement
• Hands-on experience with Meraki networking solutions
• Experience with cloud networking platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Vendor management experience — ability to evaluate, challenge, and hold vendors accountable
• Strong executive communication skills — ability to advise senior leadership on complex technical topics

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise network architecture strategy for all facilities statewide.
• Develop network roadmaps and ensure infrastructure initiatives align with long-term business objectives.
• Design and standardize network, wireless, and security architectures across existing and new facilities.
• Lead architectural planning for major infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate current network environments and recommend upgrades, enhancements, or replacement strategies.

Skills

Executive communication

Vendor management

Network security

Meraki networking

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

Tools

Meraki

AWS

Azure

Multi-site networks

Job description

IDR is seeking a Network Infrastructure Architect to join one of our top clients for a hybrid opportunity in Forsyth, Georgia. This role involves providing strategic leadership forinfrastructure modernization projects and overseeing complex network environments, including wireless and cloud solutions. The successful candidate will serve as the principal technical authority for network architecture, ensuring vendor accountability and alignment with organizational goals.

Position Overview for the Network Infrastructure Architect:

• Define and maintain the enterprise network architecture strategy for all facilities statewide.
• Developnetwork roadmaps and ensure infrastructure initiatives align with long-term business objectives.
• Design and standardize network, wireless, and security architectures across existing and new facilities.
• Lead architectural planning for major infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate current network environments and recommend upgrades, enhancements, or replacement strategies.

Requirements for the Network Infrastructure Architect:

• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and overseeing multi-site or distributed network environments
• Network security experience — segmentation, access control, policy enforcement
• Hands-on experience with Meraki networking solutions
• Experience with cloud networking platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Vendor management experience — ability to evaluate, challenge, and hold vendors accountable
• Strong executive communication skills — ability to advise senior leadership on complex technical topics

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.