Network Architect

Network Architect

Targa Resources is looking for a Network Architect to join the Network Shared Services team with the focus on designing and implementing core network solutions. This role provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of network technologies within routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless. The role also involves evaluating, advising, collaborating with other subject matter experts and meeting with Enterprise Architect Review Board team members on the latest technology trends. This Network Architect will play a key role in developing/deploying solutions that improve Targa's network security as well as address changing needs within the business. The skills that are required to have success in this role include strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as a deep technical understanding of the network technologies used by Targa.

Job Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Gather requirements from business units, Information Security, and IT/OT infrastructure groups
• Lead efforts to evaluate new technologies and select new technology vendors
• Develop new network designs/architectures with input from technical peers
• Deploy/implement network solutions for LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and wireless technologies
• Create design documentation such as as-built diagrams and descriptions of network standards/processes
• Assist with creating documentation for purposes of budgeting and presentations to IT leadership
• Act as highest escalation point for troubleshooting issues within the network infrastructure
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8+ years in networking, with at least three of those leading network design projects
• Ability to work well on cross-functional teams and reliably complete assigned action items
• Ability to effectively communicate/coordinate w/ key stakeholders when implementing network changes
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership on ongoing projects and advise on strategic decisions
• Experience working on DMZ environments and solid technical knowledge of load balancers and firewalls
• Experience creating and deploying enterprise-wide network routing designs
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise solutions for Wi-Fi
• Experience w/ datacenter architectures involving VXLAN leaf/spine
• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) systems and protocols commonly used in the oil and gas industry (e.g., SCADA, PLCs)
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST 800-82, Purdue Model for ICS)
• Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco professional or expert level certifications, or IT related bachelor's degree is a plus
• Understanding of network programming technologies (Python, REST, GitHub, JSON, etc.) a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa's policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.