Enterprise Network Architect (IT Architect 3) - Provisional

GENERAL DUTIES This position encompasses professional and responsible technical consultative responsibilities unique to the architecture of enterprise applications and infrastructure solutions with a special emphasis on cloud or hybrid cloud applications. Under administrative direction of a university IT manager, with broad latitude for independent action or decision, all personnel serve in a critical role in the execution of the design and implementation of complex IT systems. Responsible for converting business requirements into a technical architecture and design and for implementing IT applications and solutions by working with stakeholders, project managers, analysts, and technical teams. The IT Architect has a deep understanding of an organization’s IT policies, cybersecurity requirements, infrastructure, technology stack and support processes as well as current cloud technologies and services. The IT Architect uses their experience in systems engineering, cloud, and enterprise architecture to define standards and enforce adherence to those standards.

There are three (3) Assignment Levels within this classification. All personnel perform related work. Assignment Levels 2 and 3 may supervise technical leads, developers, and engineers in the implementation of IT applications and infrastructure designs and solutions. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.

To view the complete job description, go tohttp://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/hr/classified-civil-service/ccsjobs/and view the Job Description for IT Architect. CONTRACT TITLE IT Architect

FLSA Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION The Office of Computing and Information Services (CIS) at the City University of New York (CUNY) supports the IT and telecommunications needs of CUNY’s 26 colleges. CIS supports enterprise IT and applications, identifies and develops new technologies that advance the University’s core mission, operates and maintains the University’s network, the enterprise Data Center, and the CUNY Service Desk. Additionally, CIS manages the processes that safeguard the University’s IT assets and maintaining the security posture by operating the CUNY Security Operations Center (SOC), develops disaster recovery plans for business continuity, and supports the CUNYfirst Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that integrates student administration, financial management, and human resources operations across CUNY’s 26 colleges. Lastly, CIS provides strategic and operational IT leadership to all CUNY campuses.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Technology Officer of CUNY Network Services, the Enterprise Network Architect serves as a senior technical authority responsible for the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network architecture across CUNY. This role operates with broad latitude for independent decision-making and is responsible for translating institutional and business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures. The Enterprise Network Architect leads the development of architecture standards, ensures alignment with cybersecurity and cloud strategies, and oversees the implementation of highly complex and critical network solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. This role collaborates with the infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams to deliver enterprise-wide networking solutions supporting academic, administrative, and research initiatives.

Key duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Architects and oversees critical applications consisting of enterprise WAN, metro, and campus connectivity solutions, including routing, redundancy, traffic engineering, and optical transport strategies; defines and maintains enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN (DWDM and IP), Wi-Fi, data center, and hybrid cloud environments, including current and future state designs.
• Establishes and oversees architecture standards, reference designs, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with institutional strategy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Designs and ensures highly available, resilient network architectures supporting enterprise data centers, cloud platforms, and mission-critical services.
• Defines and implements network segmentation, trust boundaries, and secures architecture patterns across all network domains.
• Assists in…