Enterprise Architect Sr

Here’s The Role Are you passionate about technology and network design? If so, we are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to provide leadership through spearheading strategic initiatives! In this role you will define strategic technology roadmaps and architectural visions for complex infrastructure, including cloud, data center, IT/OT, and 4G/5G systems. As a subject matter expert, we will look to you advise in network design, security, and integration for internal and external stakeholders. This is an opportunity to design secure and reliable systems by aligning technology strategies with business goals. A successful candidate will collaborate across departments and vendors to deliver complex solutions, specializing in networking, cybersecurity and application integration. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority! How You’ll Contribute Develop and drive the design for secure, resilient, carrier-grade network systems across 4G LTE wireless, transport and broadband middle mile environments. Design and build secure, scalable technology solutions, from customer data centers to state-wide 4G private LTE and carrier class networks, tailored to evolving business needs. Define project requirements, technical specifications, and design, producing comprehensive documentation. Provide technical subject matter expertise for design, deployment, capacity planning, and system modernization efforts. Ensure mission-critical network reliability, business continuity, and disaster recovery capabilities. Provide guidance during complex outages. Establish framework for architecture and network guidelines while driving strategic initiatives through detailed documentation and topology mapping. How You’re Qualified Nine or more years of experience in network architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, or network systems design, including large-scale enterprise environments, commercial carrier networks, or related field or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. Driver's license How You’ll Stand Out Advanced proficiency in transport architecture utilizing: MPLS/virtualization, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, or DWDM technologies. 4G/5G LTE experience in RAN coordination deployment or LTE Core experience. Security design experience using Palo Alto Networks and virtual system architecture. Proficient in developing and implementing enterprise/carrier network standards, modernization strategies, and governance frameworks. Certification(s) in the following: Juniper JNCIP, Nokia NRS II, CISSP, and/or Cisco CCNP. How We’ll Support You Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters. Discover More Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lower Colorado River Authority