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About the Role

Serve as TASB's most senior individual-contributor authority on enterprise networking, owning both the architecture and hands-on engineering of a multi-entity, hybrid Azure/on-premises environment with compliance-sensitive segmentation requirements. Build and implement the multi-year network modernization roadmap, leading TASB's platform migration from Cisco to Juniper while maintaining stability of the existing Cisco environment.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve enterprise network architecture and the multi-year technology roadmap, including platform standards, topology design, and lifecycle planning for switching, routing, and security infrastructure.
Lead the design, planning, and execution of the Cisco-to-Juniper platform migration, including risk assessment, cutover planning, and post-migration validation.
Collaborate with the Information Security team on network security policy, firewall rule management, and traffic flow analysis.
Mentor supporting network staff.
Design and implement network segmentation strategies — including trust zones, VLANs, NAC, and 802.1X to enforce security boundaries and meet entity-specific and regulatory isolation requirements.
Perform hands-on configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of switching, routing, and firewall infrastructure across campus, datacenter, and edge environments.
Architect and maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, including VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, VNets, NSGs, and multi-subscription routing.
Serve as the escalation point for complex network incidents, performing root cause analysis and driving remediation for issues affecting production systems.
Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day guidance to network administration staff, building team capability on current and emerging platforms.
Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and diagrams, ensuring architecture decisions are captured and repeatable.
Evaluate emerging network technologies and vendor products, and recommend investments aligned to organizational strategy and budget.
Manage network-related change control activities, including change proposals, testing, and coordination with the Change Advisory Board.
Present architecture strategy, project status, and technology investment recommendations to IT leadership and other non-technical stakeholders.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for critical network incidents as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Required certifications: JNCIP-ENT (JNCIE-ENT preferred) and CCNP Enterprise or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure; Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate strongly preferred; or ability to obtain required certifications within the first 12 months of employment as a condition of employment.
10+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience.
5+ years of network architecture and design ownership; not participation, but accountable decision-making.
Hands-on experience deploying and administering Juniper EX Series switching and SRX Series security platforms, and administering Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, in a production enterprise environment.
Experience designing and implementing network segmentation, trust zones, VLANs, NAC, and 802.1X in a multi-entity or multi-tenant environment, ideally with compliance-aware requirements such as FINRA or SOC2.
Experience with Microsoft Azure hybrid networking in multi-subscription environments, including VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and hub-spoke topologies.
Demonstrated ability leading or executing a network platform migration in a production enterprise environment.
Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor in a lean team.
Ability to present architecture and investment recommendations to non-technical leadership.
Knowledgeable in nonprofit, public sector, or multi-affiliate organizational environments.
Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.

Skills

Juniper EX Series
Juniper SRX Series
Cisco Catalyst
Cisco Nexus
Network security policy design
Firewall rule management
Traffic flow analysis
Microsoft Azure hybrid networking
VPN Gateway
ExpressRoute
NSGs
Hub-spoke topologies
Network segmentation
Trust zones
VLANs
NAC
802.1X

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Principal
10+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience
5+ years of network architecture and design ownership

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
JNCIP-ENT
JNCIE-ENT
CCNP Enterprise
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Salary/Compensations

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

Competitive pay
Rich benefit offerings
2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year
Onsite daycare
Onsite gym
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement
Remote and hybrid work options for certain roles
Flexible schedules

About the Company

Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.
500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren.
TASB offers high-quality services that help 1,023 school districts operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.
The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.
The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public school advocacy.
We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively.

Equal Opportunity

The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.