NFP, an Aon company · 1 day ago
AVP Network - Network Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expNFP Corp is a newly independent wealth management firm seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to design, build, and operate a secure and scalable enterprise network environment. This role is critical for supporting the company's cloud-first strategy and growth initiatives, partnering with various teams to ensure reliable services across the firm.
FinanceConsultingProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise network architecture, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, cloud connectivity (Azure), and telephony/network integrations
Establish architecture standards, documentation, and roadmaps for routing, switching, segmentation, firewalling, and zero-trust networking
Architect, implement, and support enterprise network solutions across corporate offices, data centers, and cloud environments
Support Microsoft-centric environments (Azure, M365, Intune) with secure and optimized connectivity
Oversee network monitoring, performance tuning, high availability, and incident response
Ensure redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery capabilities are tested and maintained
Act as an escalation point for complex network issues and incidents
Drive configuration, change, and lifecycle management best practices
Partner with the CISO organization on IAM integration, firewall policies, endpoint connectivity, and secure remote access
Support regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SEC, GDPR, NYDFS)
Execute network separation and integration activities aligned to carve-out timelines
Lead network-related activities for carve-outs, separations, and M&A integrations, including developing repeatable playbooks
Manage network service providers, ISPs, telecom vendors, and MSPs, including day-to-day Technology operations and vendor relationships
Drive SLA performance, cost optimization, and vendor consolidation where appropriate
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Service Desk, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to deliver seamless employee experiences
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure roles
Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in a complex environment
Deep hands-on expertise with SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching, and cloud networking (Azure)
Experience supporting hybrid workforces and multi-site enterprise environments
Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Azure Networking) are a plus
Benefits
Paid time off and holidays
A 401(k) plan with company match
Exclusive discount programs
Robust health and wellness benefits
Company
NFP, an Aon company
NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (10)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$948.45MKey Investors
HPS Investment Partners
2023-12-20Acquired
2018-05-10Post Ipo Equity· $198.45M
2017-02-17Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Douglas Hammond
CEO
Caleb Noel
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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