Senior Network Architect - Enterprise Networking & Security Design

Targa Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is looking for a Network Architect in Dallas to design and implement core network solutions across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers and wireless. The role involves collaborating with Enterprise Architect Review Board members and other SMEs to stay ahead of technology trends and improve network security to meet business needs.

Key duties include gathering requirements from business units and IT/OT groups, evaluating new technologies, deploying network solutions, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in networking with at least 3 leading network design projects.
• Strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders.
• Experience with DMZ, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Experience designing enterprise routing and Wi-Fi solutions.
• Familiarity with OT systems and Purdue/NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from business units and IT/OT groups.
• Lead evaluations of new technologies and vendors.
• Develop network designs and architectures with peers.
• Deploy LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless solutions.
• Create design documentation and standards.
• Escalation point for network issues.
• Assist with budgeting and leadership presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Networking design

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Cisco equipment

DMZ/firewall knowledge

VXLAN

Wi-Fi design

Job description

Targa Resources is looking for a Network Architect in Dallas to design and implement core network solutions across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers and wireless. The role involves collaborating with Enterprise Architect Review Board members and other SMEs to stay ahead of technology trends and improve network security to meet business needs.

Key duties include gathering requirements from business units and IT/OT groups, evaluating new technologies, deploying network solutions, and