Senior Enterprise Network Architect – Onsite Tampa

Kforce Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce has a client seeking an Enterprise Network Architect onsite in Tampa, FL. You will design, govern, and optimize complex network architectures across on-premises, cloud, and OT environments, while ensuring security, reliability, and governance.

You will lead initiatives, craft roadmaps, and collaborate with IT and OT teams to deliver scalable, secure networks with strong documentation and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 10+ years in network architecture/design and 3+ years supporting both IT and OT environments.
• Required certifications: CCIE, CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, CISM, or equivalent
• Experience with IT/OT networking, SDN, network virtualization, architecture roadmaps, lifecycle management, and network design tools.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, Zero Trust, and defense-in-depth methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and govern enterprise network architecture across LAN/WAN, cloud networking, and security.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for network initiatives.
• Lead network security initiatives including segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop enterprise network roadmaps, standards, security frameworks, and lifecycle strategies.
• Partner with infrastructure and operations teams to deliver scalable and secure networks.
• May serve as project manager on network infrastructure projects and mentor peers.
• Maintain network documentation, architecture standards, and configuration governance

Skills

Network architecture

IT leadership

Cloud networking

Network security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Networking

Tools

Cisco IOS

BGP/OSPF

MPLS/SD-WAN

Job description

Kforce has a client seeking an Enterprise Network Architect onsite in Tampa, FL. You will design, govern, and optimize complex network architectures across on-premises, cloud, and OT environments, while ensuring security, reliability, and governance.

You will lead initiatives, craft roadmaps, and collaborate with IT and OT teams to deliver scalable, secure networks with strong documentation and cross-functional alignment.