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AVP, Network Architect

Aon

Chicago, IL · Posted September 29, 2026

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Posting Description Who We Are: 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 www.wealthspire.com. 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 compose, 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 act as the technical lead for connectivity, networking standards, and network security. They will collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to deliver reliable and high-performing services throughout the firm. Key Responsibilities: Network Architecture & Engineering Build 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 Coordinate network monitoring, performance tuning, high availability, and incident response. Ensure redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery capabilities are tested and maintained. Act as a point of contact for complex network issues and customer concerns. Drive configuration, change, and lifecycle management guidelines. 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 27001, SEC, GDPR, NYDFS). Carve-Outs & M&A Complete 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 & Collaborator 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. Work together with Infrastructure, Service Desk, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to provide smooth employee experiences. Qualifications: 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. Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred. Strong documentation, communication, and collaborator 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. What Makes This Role Unique Opportunity to build 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 passionate about operational excellence, resilience, and innovation. Hybrid work environment with flexibility and career growth opportunities. What We Offer: Wealthspire is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and more. The base salary range for this position is $100,000 –$120,000. 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. #Wealthspire 2588725

Who We Are: 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 www.wealthspire.com. 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 compose, 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 act as the technical lead for connectivity, networking standards, and network security. They will collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to deliver reliable and high-performing services throughout the firm. Key Responsibilities: Network Architecture & Engineering Build 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 Coordinate network monitoring, performance tuning, high availability, and incident response. Ensure redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery capabilities are tested and maintained. Act as a point of contact for complex network issues and customer concerns. Drive configuration, change, and lifecycle management guidelines. 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 27001, SEC, GDPR, NYDFS). Carve-Outs & M&A Complete 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 & Collaborator 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. Work together with Infrastructure, Service Desk, Cloud, and End User Computing teams to provide smooth employee experiences. Qualifications: 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. Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred. Strong documentation, communication, and collaborator 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. What Makes This Role Unique Opportunity to build 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 passionate about operational excellence, resilience, and innovation. Hybrid work environment with flexibility and career growth opportunities. What We Offer: Wealthspire is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and more. The base salary range for this position is $100,000 –$120,000. 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. #Wealthspire