Senior Network Architect Manager

Baker McKenzie Tampa Center; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Paid Monthly Parking

Student Loan Repayment

Adoption Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Agile Program

Job summary

A law practice in Tampa is seeking a Senior Network Architect Manager to lead and support the organization's global network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage teams, design network projects, and ensure operational compliance with security standards. The role requires significant experience in network management and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working model are included.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a mid-to-large enterprise managing network infrastructure.
• Experience supervising network architecture and operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of network security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of Network Architecture and Operations Teams.
• Design and implement network installation projects.
• Monitor and enhance network performance.

Skills

Network infrastructure management

Network security

Team leadership

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Cisco CCNP/CCIE and/or Cisco CCDP certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

VoIP technologies

Job description

Overview

The Senior Network Architect Manager will lead the architecture, engineering, and operational support of the organization’s global network infrastructure, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability. This role combines advanced design, planning, implementation, and troubleshooting of network systems with leadership responsibilities. The role aligns technical capabilities with business goals, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.

Location: Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Direct and manage the daily activities of the Network Architecture and Operations Teams; supervise and mentor network engineers and operations associates; assign duties, prepare performance reviews, and foster professional development; act as a primary escalation point for technical and operational issues.
• Design, plan, and implement network installation projects, ensuring adherence to technical and operational requirements.
• Develop and enforce network architecture, standards, and policies for LAN, WAN, and telecommunications technologies.
• Conduct capacity planning and network analysis to ensure the scalability and reliability of infrastructure.
• Provide advanced network simulation and analysis in support of application and business requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud networking technologies, including virtual machines, containers, storage, networking, and databases; utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of the organization’s WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
• Monitor network performance, perform periodic assessments, and implement enhancements to meet or exceed operational targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enforce information security policies and remediate non-compliance.
• Define and participate in disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) practices.
• Monitor internal and external compliance with the Firm’s information security policies and procedures. Identify non-compliant practices and assist with remediation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with network-related vendors, ensuring timely support and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage network-related projects, including planning, implementation, and documentation; provide status updates and detailed reports to IT leadership.

Documentation & Training

• Maintain and enhance the Firm’s network information repositories (web, database, SharePoint).
• Develop and deliver training, internal consultation, and documentation services to applicable teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing network infrastructure in a mid-to-large enterprise; experience supervising network architecture and operations teams, with strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong experience with network security, including experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE and/or Cisco CCDP preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Technical Skills: WAN/LAN technologies, VoIP, firewalls, and network monitoring systems; strong understanding of network architecture concepts and operating principles; proficient in data communications, hardware/software integration, and troubleshooting complex network issues; familiarity with industry-standard network policies and compliance requirements; proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for provisioning and managing network resources; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to gather and analyze information, conclude, and propose solutions.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for your continued education and professional development
• Profit Sharing: Share in the company's success with our profit-sharing program
• Generous Paid Time Off: A minimum of 20 days of PTO in your first year
• 401(k) Plan: Automatic enrollment with a firm contribution rate of 5%; you are 100% vested from day one, with a 50% firm match up to 5%
• Paid Monthly Parking: Up to $100 per month
• Student Loan Repayment: Assistance to help you manage and repay your student loans
• Adoption Assistance Program: Financial support for employees expanding their families through adoption
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn $2k bonus for referring qualified candidates to join our team
• Agile Program: Hybrid schedule that allows you to work from home 2 days a week, in the office 2 days a week, with 1 flex day

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Law Practice