Explore Network Architect Jobs

Network architects design and guide the evolution of the systems that connect an organization’s people, applications, data centers, and cloud environments. They turn business and technical requirements into secure, reliable, and scalable network designs. Browse vetted Network Architect opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Network Architects Do

In this senior technology role, professionals develop network architecture, evaluate infrastructure needs, and plan implementations across areas such as routing and switching, wireless, data centers, and cloud connectivity. They may set technical standards, assess vendors, guide migrations, and partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to keep systems resilient and ready to grow.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive experience with enterprise networking, architecture frameworks, network security, and high-availability design. Familiarity with cloud platforms, software-defined networking, automation, and infrastructure as code can also be valuable. Strong communication and project leadership skills help architects explain complex tradeoffs and align technical plans with business goals. Requirements vary by employer and role.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Network Architect opportunities span industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on enterprise, cloud, data center, security, or wireless architecture. Compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities aligned with their expertise.

Find Your Next Network Architect Role

Explore current Network Architect listings on Ladders and compare roles by responsibilities, required skills, and workplace expectations. Keep your résumé current with examples of network designs, modernization projects, security improvements, and measurable results to help employers understand the impact of your work.

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$177K - $322K *

Architect scalable AI solutions by designing robust architectures that integrate seamlessly across teams. Collaborate on workflows, ensure reliability, and promote reusable patterns to enhance AI agen...

Richardson, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $190K *

Shape innovative IT solutions by leading technical strategies for federal proposals. Collaborate with teams to design enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals while serving as...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of geometric modeling by developing innovative algorithmic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and focus on delivering quality code while enh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer success as a technical expert, partnering to optimize IoT deployments. Your strategic insights will enhance service adoption and expand account growth, delivering tangible business outc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key technical leader, bridging engineering and enterprise architecture to eliminate adoption friction and enhance cloud-native infrastructure and AI platform deploymen...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of estimating and bidding for complex data center projects, developing accurate cost models and providing strategic insights to secure new business while collaborating with teams to ide...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with impactful identity and access management solutions. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance security and efficiency through innovative technology implementations and opera...

Tampa, FLRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading a team of engineers, providing strategic insights, and implementing innovative solutions in growth engineering and digital marketing for impactful delivery serv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of our partner ecosystem by designing and delivering impactful enablement programs that elevate partner performance through engaging, high-quality training experiences...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $162K *

Lead the charge in advanced ICT design for mission-critical data centers. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee complex projects, manage resources, and drive innovation through technology adoption...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions as a Solutions Architect, guiding teams and customers through technical challenges while maximizing mission impact and enhancing customer experiences...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive transformative Salesforce solutions in higher education as a trusted advisor. Lead architecture design, align technology with institutional goals, and ensure successful delivery of Education Clo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $315K *

Create and implement robust security architectures across enterprise, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards while guiding security initiatives and influen...

Carlsbad, CARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$156K - $240K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role driving Databricks solutions, fostering collaboration across teams, and optimizing data architectures. Leverage your expertise to deliver AI-driven innovation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced systems and workflows for GTM teams. Drive technical initiatives to optimize scalability, leverage AI, and mentor engineers, ensuring robust architectura...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate by leading the architectural transformation of a legacy platform into a scalable, AI-driven solution. Your expertise will guide modernization efforts while enhancing performance and security...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Deliver end-to-end data solutions by leveraging expertise in cloud platforms, programming, and engineering leadership. Ensure performance, security, and scalability while mentoring engineers and commu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive network expansion by engaging providers and negotiating contracts to enhance Medicare services. Collaborate with a remote team to ensure network adequacy and build strong relationships with heal...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join our team as a Security Architect, where you'll collaborate across technical and business domains to enhance security during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring robust protection and seamless integ...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading security architecture for mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and ri...

Atlanta, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by leading strategic initiatives in mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence for a Data Center Services unit, driving performance, workforce development, and customer satisfaction across multiple locations while overseeing mission-crit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Architect do?question toggle

    A Network Architect plans and designs an organization’s network infrastructure, including connectivity, security, capacity, and resilience. The role often includes setting technical standards and guiding complex implementations or upgrades.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Network Architect jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial enterprise networking experience and knowledge of network protocols, security, cloud connectivity, and high-availability design. Relevant certifications may be preferred, while specific requirements vary by position.

  • Which skills are important for a Network Architect?question toggle

    Important skills may include network design, routing and switching, network security, cloud networking, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Communication, strategic planning, and collaboration are also valuable in senior architecture roles.

  • How much do Network Architects earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Network Architect opportunities when available.

  • Where can Network Architects find jobs?question toggle

    Network Architects work across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government. Search Ladders for vetted roles and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.