What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at Targa Resources?
JOB SUMMARY
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 RESPONSIBILITES:
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
PREFFERED 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.