Network Architect

Company: Witt/Kieffer
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.Workplace Typehybrid work environmentSecondary LocationLocation Newport NewsExempt/Non-Exempt ExemptFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimeDescriptionWe're Hiring: Network Architect - Build the Backbone of Our FutureAre you a network visionary with a passion for secure, scalable architecture? Join us as a Network Architect and lead the design and growth of our enterprise network across 13+ locations-and counting!In this role, you'll:

• Architect and optimize LAN, WAN, cloud, and security infrastructure
• Collaborate with security, application, and data teams to build a future-ready network
• Support acquisitions with network assessments and integration
• Build robust systems to power AI, cloud apps, and secure data flows
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical excellencePBMares Core Values:
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • CaringWhat that means for you:
    • Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match & HSA.
    • Paid Time Off
    • 11 paid holidays per year
    • Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
    • Summer Hours! Half days on Friday (based on a minimum 40-hour work week)
    • Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annuallyWhat you will do:Network:
      • Design and plan network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, intranet and other communication systems.
      • Identify and recommend appropriate network technologies and hardware to meet business needs.
      • Participate in assessing the network of companies being acquired, and architect solutions to support the growing business, and make recommendations on the future viability of the acquired company's existing network.
      • Overseeing installation, configuration and deployment of the infrastructure.
      • Monitor network performance.
      • Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
      • Capacity Planning to assess future capacity and recommend upgrades.
      • Create and maintain Network Architecture diagrams.
      • Network modeling, analysis and planning.
      • Assist in implementing necessary upgrades and enhancements.
      • Assist in developing Network technology roadmaps.
      • Collaborate with the Network Admins and business stakeholders regarding the network.
      • Work with vendors to assist in managing the network and develop test strategies for changes.Security
        • Collaborate with the security team to implement and manage network security to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
        • Assist in conducting penetration tests and risk analysis on the Network.Applications
          • Understanding of software development principles.
          • Experience with cloud platforms.
          • Ability to translate technical solutions into application architecture that is scalable and secure.
          • Collaborate with the Sr Manager of Business Relationship and Program Management on translating business requirements into technical solutions.
          • Design and develop application architecture in the interim of not having an Application Architect.Data and Artificial Intelligence
            • Collaborate with the Data Architect to ensure efficient and secure data flow within the IT infrastructure.
            • Design and implement robust, scalable and secure network to handle data flows and complex AI workloads.
            • Assist in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Architecture team.Position RequirementsRequirements:
              • At least 5 years of experience working as an IT Network Architect
              • At least 1 year as a data or application architecture or 3 years working and collaborating with a team of architects
              • Working with SAAS (Software as Service) vendors
              • Strong architectural and analytical skills, preferably in Professional Services/Tax/Finance and Wealth Management
              • Building, Managing and troubleshooting networks
              • Documenting Network Architecture
              • Azure Cloud/Azure environment configuration and hostingPREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
                • Experience working in organizations with Professional Services, Tax, or Finance Services
                • Collaborating with Managed Services OrganizationsShift FirstEOE Statement Our Firm's policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
                  
                  We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
                  
                  This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
                  
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