Information Technology Network Architect

About the Texas A&M University System

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. It comprises a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The System's mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices serve as a central hub within this vast network, providing an outstanding benefits package that includes competitive health benefits, paid leave, a defined benefit retirement plan through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), and wellness programs designed to promote work/life balance.

About the Role

The Information Technology Network Architect serves as the technical and strategic lead for the RELLIS campus network. This position is critical for developing, maintaining, and evolving the campus-wide network architecture to ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

In this role, you will function as the top technical escalation point for the network environment, providing technical oversight and establishing engineering standards. You will lead the Network Team in delivering Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for all RELLIS partners and facilities. The day-to-day involves leading complex design initiatives, coordinating enterprise-level implementations, and collaborating with campus leadership on long-term service delivery strategies. You will work closely with RELLIS tenants, agencies, and academic partners to define requirements and align services, ensuring that all network designs and operations comply with security, regulatory, and policy requirements.

Hiring Process

This is a security-sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices; incomplete job application data may result in rejection without the option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity

The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.