# Network Architecture

Skill · IT Infrastructure and Networking

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-architecture

Network architecture is the high-level design of how a computer network's components—routers, switches, servers, firewalls, and connections—are structured to meet an organization's performance, scalability, and security needs. Network architects create blueprints that guide how data flows and how the network will grow over time. This role requires deep knowledge of protocols, topologies, and business requirements to balance cost, reliability, and future needs.

## Network Architecture in the job market

- Open roles: 6
- Employers hiring: 5
- Last checked: September 12, 2026

## Roles that use Network Architecture

- [Cybersecurity Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-engineer) — 1
- [DevOps Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/devops-engineer) — 1
- [Director of Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-engineering) — 1
- [Network Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/network-architect) — 1
- [Systems Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/systems-engineer) — 1

## Employers hiring for Network Architecture

- [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) — 2 open roles
- [Columbia Sportswear](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/columbia-sportswear) — 1 open role
- [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe) — 1 open role
- [Mastercard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/mastercard) — 1 open role
- [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai) — 1 open role

Related skills: [Network Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-engineering), [Information Technology Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/information-technology-architecture), [Network Infrastructure](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-infrastructure), [5G](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/5g), [Network Planning and Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-planning-and-design), [Open RAN](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/open-ran), [Data Center Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/data-center-design)

## Open roles requiring Network Architecture (6)

- [System Support Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bb54e3d2-c6cd-43c4-b532-4e9b5a39167c/system-support-engineer-at-accenture) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) — €2,100 – €4,900
- [Principal AI Platform Engineer - AI Center of Excellence](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a188036a-d9ec-4568-9f35-386bd040f204/principal-ai-platform-engineer-ai-center-of-excellence-at-mastercard) at [Mastercard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/mastercard) — Full-time, $170,000 – $337,000
- [Director, Infrastructure Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/21421b0c-0d87-4013-bfe1-3ee4a4219de2/director-infrastructure-engineering-at-columbia-sportswear) at [Columbia Sportswear](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/columbia-sportswear) — Full-time, Portland, OR
- [Staff Cross Domain Solution Engineer (R5356)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ddd1b2be-075b-4191-b830-a7faeb3786dc/staff-cross-domain-solution-engineer-r5356-at-shield-ai) at [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai) — Full-time, Dallas, Texas, Washington, DC, $130,000 – $200,000
- [Network Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4a2efb91-b11f-4714-b64b-ff9a792736d4/network-architect-at-crusoe) at [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe) — Full-time, San Francisco, CA, $195,000 – $225,000
- [Ingeniero Senior de Ciberseguridad IT/OT](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/73713550-f08d-4c4d-a450-3fd110c13f97/ingeniero-senior-de-ciberseguridad-it-ot-at-accenture) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture)