Network Architect Jobs

Discover Network Architect opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Network Architects design and guide the technology networks that keep organizations connected, secure, and ready to grow. Browse roles across industries and find opportunities that align with your experience in enterprise networking, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and infrastructure strategy.

What Does a Network Architect Do?

Network Architects plan, design, and improve an organization’s network infrastructure. They assess business and technical requirements, select architectures and technologies, and create standards for reliable connectivity across offices, data centers, cloud environments, and remote workforces. The role often includes evaluating performance, availability, scalability, and security while collaborating with engineering, operations, and security teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek expertise in enterprise network design, routing and switching, network security, and cloud connectivity. Familiarity with technologies such as SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, wireless networks, and software-defined networking may be valuable. Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills help architects explain complex tradeoffs and guide implementation. Many positions also value a bachelor’s degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and substantial hands-on experience.

Network Architect Career Opportunities

Network Architect job titles and responsibilities vary by organization. Related opportunities may include Enterprise Network Architect, Cloud Network Architect, Principal Network Architect, Network Solutions Architect, or Infrastructure Architect. Career paths can lead to principal-level architecture, engineering leadership, or broader infrastructure and technology strategy roles.

Find Network Architect Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare employers and responsibilities, and focus your search on positions that match your technical strengths and career goals.

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$114K - $180K *

Elevate network security by designing and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex IT challenges and drive infrastructure migrations in a dynamic, g...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $250K *

Transform the future of data architecture by assessing current systems and defining innovative solutions that enhance interoperability and governance across the organization, ensuring alignment with s...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a Network Architect, delivering advanced network solutions and operational support. Leverage your CCIE certification to enhance network performance and security while driving st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion the evolution of enterprise networking by providing strategic guidance and hands-on support for a comprehensive Re-IP initiative, focusing on routing, switching, and multi-cloud design to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client networking solutions by leading presales architecture, translating business needs into secure designs, and ensuring seamless delivery through collaboration with engineering teams and ac...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by guiding strategies for secure mission services under constrained connectivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to design resilient systems that enforce Zero Trust principles and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive innovative strategies for secure mission services under constrained connectivity, focusing on tactical communications and advanced cybersecurity. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resilien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing strategies and architectures for secure mission services under constrained connectivity, focusing on Zero Trust principles and resilient identity management solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the design and integrity of enterprise networks, ensuring scalability and security. Mentor engineers while leading strategic initiatives that support academic and administrative missions in a dy...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $234K *

Advance engineering management principles within a dynamic PMO, collaborating with stakeholders to define and track project requirements for a global network initiative, ensuring effective communicati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us to shape the future of technology architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise principles while reducing complexity and mitigating risks through expert solutions and reusable arti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K *

Shape the future of network architecture by leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Engage hands-on with cutting-edge technologies while driving innovative s...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex network solutions, guiding engineers and ensuring quality outcomes for client projects while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical implement...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower enterprise infrastructures by designing automated workflows for secure, scalable network management. Utilize advanced scripting and automation to optimize systems while leveraging your experti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the design and optimization of secure enterprise networks, enhancing performance and resiliency. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that support critical operations in a mis...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $169K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying robust IT infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalability, security, and integration of systems while promoting strategic initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Design and support secure, resilient enterprise network architecture across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and performance while implementing m...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining robust datacenter networks, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness and security for critical communications and IT infrastructure in support of m...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing complex system architectures to enhance data flow and interoperability, ensuring mission performance and reliability across multiple systems and components...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of enterprise network architecture by leading modernization initiatives, establishing standards, and collaborating across teams to create a secure, resilient hybrid network environmen...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and evolution of enterprise network architecture, ensuring security and resilience across hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams to establish standards and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving enterprise network architecture, ensuring security and resiliency across hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams to establish standards and drive moderniza...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Transform enterprise network architecture by defining standards, leading modernization initiatives, and ensuring security across hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams to create resilient, automa...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by defining and governing enterprise network architecture, focusing on security, resiliency, and automation. Collaborate with technology partners to modernize and optimize hybrid c...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise network architecture, focusing on hybrid cloud, security, and automation. Lead modernization initiatives while collaborating across technology domains to ensur...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Architect do?question toggle

    A Network Architect designs and plans an organization’s network infrastructure, including connectivity across offices, data centers, cloud environments, and remote users. They help ensure networks meet requirements for performance, security, reliability, and future growth.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for extensive networking experience, knowledge of network design and security, and familiarity with cloud connectivity and enterprise technologies. A related degree and certifications may be preferred or required for some positions.

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

    Important skills may include network architecture and design, routing and switching, cloud networking, cybersecurity, troubleshooting, and familiarity with technologies such as SD-WAN and firewalls. Communication and project leadership skills are also useful.

  • How much do Network Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where you can review compensation details when employers provide them.

  • What related job titles should I search for?question toggle

    Related titles include Enterprise Network Architect, Cloud Network Architect, Principal Network Architect, Network Solutions Architect, and Infrastructure Architect. Job responsibilities and qualifications can differ by employer.