Network Architect, Los Angeles

About The Company
Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services—empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise.
Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey.
Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first—our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.
For more information, visit Wealthspire Advisors LLC, Fiducient Advisors LLC, Wealthspire Retirement, LLC, dba Wealthspire Retirement Advisory, and certain other affiliates are separately registered investment advisers.
Summary
Wealthspire is seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to design, build, and operate a secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise network environment.
This role is critical to supporting Wealthspire's modern cloud?first strategy, hybrid workforce, and ongoing growth initiatives, including carve?outs and future M&A integrations.
The Network Architect will serve as the technical authority for connectivity, networking standards, and network security, partnering closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to ensure reliable and high?performing services across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Engineering
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
Operations & Reliability
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
Security & Compliance
Partner with the CISO organization on IAM integration, firewall policies, endpoint connectivity, and secure remote access
Support regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO *****, SEC, GDPR, NYDFS)
Carve?Outs & M&A
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
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
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
Qualifications
8+ 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
Exposure to carve?outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred
Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Azure Networking) are a plus
Ability to travel up to 20% (Domestic and International)
What Makes This Role Unique
Opportunity to shape and modernize enterprise network architecture in a growing wealth management firm
High visibility role with impact across security, cloud, and end?user experience
Collaborative culture focused on operational excellence, resilience, and innovation
Hybrid work environment with flexibility and career growth opportunities
What We Offer
Wealthspire is proud to offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes a competitive salary, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, exclusive discount programs, and robust health and wellness benefits.
Our culture is rooted in putting people first — nurturing lasting relationships with our employees and fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued.
The base salary range for this position is $115,000 –$140,000.
The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location.
Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case?by?case basis.
In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance?based incentives.
Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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